tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17652081933144346532024-03-14T05:11:55.992-04:00Sweet Surrender BakeryWhere those with allergies and diet restrictions can surrender to their sweet desires.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-18863837459888285482011-08-28T11:18:00.000-04:002011-10-29T10:21:38.220-04:00Snickerdoodles - Cookies and Bars (Betty Crocker)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Well, since my house seems to have made it through Irene with our power intact, I thought I would put up a post I've been working on since baking this past week. Snickerdoodles are a scrumptious "sugar" cookie, covered in cinnamon sugar. This is one of those cookies my family grew up making often, so it definitely reminds me of home. And what better way to spend an hour on a rainy day then enjoy a cozy reminder of home?<br />
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For this recipe, I do not use my own, but a trusty friend's recipe. I'm sure you've heard of her . . . Betty Crocker. I might be her biggest fan -- because she's usually completely right on all fronts!! :) Here is a link to her <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/snickerdoodle-cookies/8910a9d8-f4e6-42d6-8adc-5c707834a951#?term=Snickerdoodle%2BCookies&fv=AND(HasGridViewImage%3ATrue)&pi=1&ps=9">Snickerdoodle Cookie</a> recipe that I will be following for this post.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">. . . cream them together until well-mixed on speed 2 (or by hand until it looks similar to the picture). I prefer the mixers for creaming butter just because of their ability to break the butter into small pieces without making it too soft.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then take all of the dry ingredients, add them together in a bowl, and whisk them together. Turn your mixer back on speed two and add the ingredients slowly 1/2 C at a time until completely combined. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">. . . it should look something like this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This next step is just personal preference, but I like the fact that my cookies turn out nice and circular when I do this so I take it . . . refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour. You can completely skip this step and go to the next stage to bake the cookies if you would prefer. If you refrigerate, make sure you cover it in plastic wrap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once you are ready to begin, prepare your "rolling" bowl with 1/4 C sugar and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon well-mixed. I usually just use a small cereal bowl for this as you can really only roll two cookies at a time. Scoop out a teaspoon of cookie dough at a time, and roll it in your hands to form a smooth ball. Drop in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and roll the dough around until entirely covered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And place in a oven preheated to 400 degrees F. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They should be much puffier and prettier than these, but the basic look is the same . . . slightly cracked, and loaded with cinnamon-sugar goodness. Apparently my baking soda was not the best . . . I have switched from store brand to Arm and Hammer since then, which has fixed my rising problem. :) Remove them after 2 minutes of cooling and continue to cool on a wire rack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-1231637352426179242011-08-14T21:43:00.001-04:002011-08-14T21:47:46.375-04:00Apple Pie - Full Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I came home from work yesterday evening and did just what I said . . . I made my hubby a pie. And since the first time I posted about apple pie it was merely a picture, I decided to give you the full effect / recipe this time. <br />
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So lets get started. This is what you will need for the crust . . .<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Notice I am a fan of store brands except for Crisco. I have learned the hard way store brand vegetable shortening simply doesn't measure up. And I recommend unsalted butter for a better flavor, however, if you would like to go dairy-free or vegan on this recipe country crock or your favorite margarine brand will work just fine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Grab your dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking powder) and put them in a bowl. Mix them first to ensure even distribution.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Add your butter and Crisco (or margarine and Crisco). I would suggest softening the butter just slightly before adding it. Then grab my favorite pastry tool . . . a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-5-Blade-Pastry-Blender/dp/B003HEWB08/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1313283442&sr=8-4">pastry blender</a>. I don't have a picture because my camera was misbehaving (don't worry, it was reprimanded appropriately....), but it is a must for the pastry chef. Many people can achieve the same result with two forks splitting up the butter/Crisco, but I have found nothing gives me the gorgeous crumbles I want like the pastry blender. If you don't have one . . . get one. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Aren't those crumbles just gorgeous?? That's exactly what you are looking for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then add your 6T of water and use your hands to work the dough until it sticks together. You could probably get away with 5T but I like to use a little extra so that the crust doesn't get too dry in the next step . . . which is turning the ball of dough onto a floured surface and kneading until you have a smoother dough, about 10 times. This step is often a feel and personal preference. If you would like a flakier crust, knead the dough a bit less and let it look a little grainy. If you are more concerned about a smooth texture, knead it slightly longer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Put the dough aside or back in the bowl. Now we're going to work with the filling. There are several different preferences as to what type of apple you use to bake a pie. Some people prefer the tart Granny Smith. My favorite is usually an Empire or Cortland as far as type . . . but my real favorite, is anything that is freshly picked. :) Since apple season is not quite in full swing, I settled for a store-bought bag of Red Delicious (more on the tart side). Grab your apples, a comfortable knife and start peeling. I often use an <a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=229&words=apple">Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer</a> to accomplish this step if I am pressed for time, but sometimes . . . like tonight . . . I feel the need to be old fashioned.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So go ahead and peel . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">. . . and peel . . . until you've got 4 cups. Or even a little more. I like to use almost 5 and overload my pies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hopefully it takes you less time then it took me. Then again, I have a hard time not dropping apples because of my other baking project which pushes me away from my counter just <i>slightly</i>. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll let you know how <i>that </i>turns out in the end of October. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Back to the pie. Once you have a bowl of gorgeous, peeled and sliced apples . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then set them aside. And back to the dough . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Flour your surface again. Very well . . . because this dough tends to stick more as you roll it out. Split the dough about 3/4 to 1/4, and roll out the 3/4 until its about 1/8 inch thick and large enough to cover a pie pan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My pie plate of choice is <b>always</b> glass, and my favorite is the smallest, cheapest Pyrex. I have tried deeper plates, metal plates . . . and I always come back to this one. Fold the dough into fourths and place it in the pan. Use a fork and gently run it around the outside edge of the plate until the entire plate is covered the scraps can be use for the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Use a fork to perforate the bottom and sides a few times each, which allows the dough to stretch without cracking. And then fill that beautiful plate with those gorgeous apples . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> . . . try not to drool or eat it prematurely, and roll out the remaining 1/4 ball of dough and scraps. Once you have it rolled out the diameter of the pie plate and width of about 4 or 5 inches . . . cut it into strips. These strips will allow you to create my favorite pie top, and top I will use on this pie -- the lattice. If you want to fully cover the pie, roll out the entire remaining dough and cover the pie, making several small slits in the top to release the steam. Others prefer a crumble topping like that of an apple crisp. I have never honestly tried the crumble, but I've heard its wonderful. I personally prefer the lattice because, well, it looks pretty and also because the apples seem to cook more evenly this way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So anyway, back to our strips of dough . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And weave them over the pie. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here again, you have varying ideas as to how to edge the pie. I often see the technique in which you use your fingers to create a ruffled edge to the pie. I prefer to take a fork and press it down lightly, sticking the top of the pie to the edge crust and then angle the fork at about 45 degrees and pull down, pulling off the extra dough. It ends up looking like this . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not sure if its the ease with which you create the edge or just the fact that I don't like a thick crust, but this is my favorite way to do it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, before baking the pie I do one last thing . . . cover the edges with foil. I leave the foil on for about 35 of the 45 minutes baking the pie to avoid the edges burning since they are quite a bit thinner than the rest of the crust. If you cover the whole pie, you might want to use the foil to cover the entire top until the last 15 minutes or so of baking for the same reason . . . you want the overall look to be a beautiful brown, not a black.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now sit back and enjoy the smell in your house for the next 45 minutes. And when it comes out . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">. . . looking oh so beautiful (see, even with the aluminum foil edging, the crust is still a little too brown . . . I'll have to make it thicker next time). . . plate it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">. . . and devour it. Mmmmm . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a very happy husband last night. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_text_heading" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.15in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Crust</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">1</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Mix together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt).</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">2</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Add shortening and softened butter. Cut into dry ingredients with pastry blender until crumbly.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">3</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Add up to 6 T of water, mixing while adding, until the dough sticks together.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">4</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Remove crust from bowl and place on floured surface. Knead at least 10 times.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">5</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Divide dough into two parts. 3/4 in one part, 1/4 in another.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">6</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Roll out 3/4 of dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">7</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Arrange dough on pie plate, trimming extra off edges. Perforate bottom and sides of dough to avoid cracking.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">8</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Roll out remaining 1/4 of dough and cut into 1/4 inch strips. Set aside.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">9</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Make filling - fill crust.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">10</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Using strips of dough, interweave them on top to create a lattice finish.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">11</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Using a fork, gently push down on edges of dough around the pie plate to attach the top dough to the bottom dough.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">12</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cover the edges of the pie with aluminum foil.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">13</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Bake at 425 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove aluminum foil, bake for 10 more minutes or until apples are soft when pierced by a knife.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">14</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cool and enjoy!</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_text_heading" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.05in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Filling</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">1</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Mix apples, flour, sugar and cinnamon together in bowl.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_servings" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Servings: 8</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_degree_of_difficulty_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Degree of Difficulty</div><div class="recipe_degree_of_difficulty" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Degree of Difficulty: Moderately difficult</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_cooking_times_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cooking Times</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.01in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Preparation Time: 1 hour</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cooking Time: 45 minutes</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Total Time: 2 hours</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Nutrition Facts</div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td valign="top" width="70%"><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe (5.1 ounces).</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. One of the recipe's ingredients was not linked. This ingredient is not included in the recipe nutrition data.</div></td><td valign="top" width="30%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-top-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 5pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: left;">Amount Per Serving</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Calories</b></div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">409.48</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Calories From Fat (52%)</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">214.47</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">% Daily Value</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Total Fat</b> 23.96g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">37%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Saturated Fat 10.55g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">53%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Cholesterol</b> 22.21mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">7%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Sodium</b> 105.46mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">4%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Potassium</b> 103.07mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">3%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Total Carbohydrates</b> 45.8g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">15%</div></td></tr>
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Despite my absence, I have been trying to keep up with my baking blogs and the community. Very recently I have seen my favorite bloggers share a creamy peanut butter pie recipe, and also a story of a woman named Jenny. She recently lost her husband to a heart attack . . . <a href="http://www.injennieskitchen.com/2011/08/for-mikey.html">Her story</a> brought tears to my eyes and I felt compelled to tell you all about it. While I can't make this recipe in my own kitchen (because of my daughter's allergy) would you consider making one in memory? <br />
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As a side note, she is also an incredibly gifted sugar artist with amazing tutorials ... if you have a few minutes take a look.<br />
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As soon as I feel better, I am sure I will be back at it again with renewed vigor until our next little one arrives. But until then, if you see me few and far between . . . at least you know why. :) <br />
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There are two widely used brands of fondant: <a href="http://www.rolledfondant.com/">Satin Ice</a> and <a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=710-2076">Wilton</a>. Wilton is very easy to use and I would recommend it for a beginner, however it is definitely not the best tasting stuff in the world. Generally when I use Wilton, I put a very thick layer of buttercream underneath so that those eating the cake have the ability to peal it off and eat the cake with only buttercream. :) Satin Ice, on the other hand, tastes much, much better than Wilton's. The only difference with Satin Ice, is that it is much more supple than Wilton's and therefore needs to be rolled slightly thicker than Wilton's. Satin Ice is also not as commonly carried, but can be ordered online fairly inexpensively from retailers such as <a href="http://www.globalsugarart.com/">Global Sugar Art</a>. <br />
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Now there are more options for fondant than just these two. The newest fondant is called <a href="http://www.fondarific.com/">Fondarific</a>. I just ordered a sample pack recently so I cannot speak for how it handles, but I will speak for how it tastes. It is by far the best I have tasted, and has the most variety of flavors. There is also <a href="http://www.designmeacake.com/mfrec.html">Marshmallow Fondant</a> which you can make at home. I think it tastes kind of like those orange circus peanut candies which I am not totally fond of, but most people really enjoy the taste over others. The link built in for you is for Edna de la Cruz's site. She has some excellent tutorials and recipes if you ever need help with anything.<br />
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As for coloring the fondant, while it can be done at home, I suggest simply ordering the color you wish to use. Coloring the fondant itself can really change the consistency of the fondant and make it difficult to work with. To me, its just not worth the time it takes to mess with the color, its just better to get them premixed. Most fondants, if wrapped properly, will last for 6 months, making for less waste.<br />
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So on to covering the cake. Wilton has a <a href="http://www.wilton.com/decorating/fondant/rolled-fondant.cfm">step-by-step method</a> written out on their website. There are many videos on You Tube as well. Personally, I think its easier to learn when you are hands-on. For that I would recommend a fondant class at your local Michael's. If you watch for sales, the class itself only cost around $25, although the tools may cost you up to $100. The nice part is, however, the tools are all made well and last for a very long time, so you can look at it as an investment into your future cake decorating. Once you do it and get the hang of it, fondant is a fun medium to work with and really looks professional when all is said and done.<br />
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Next time I work with fondant, I will see if I can put together a tutorial or at least some pictures. Please let me know if there is anything else you are looking to find out and I will happily research it for you.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Baking!!</span></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-35954896252515378602011-02-26T08:52:00.001-05:002011-10-29T10:20:52.998-04:00Safari / Jungle Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The hardest part of making a cake is always delivering it. Its like you are dropping off your child. Ok, not that bad, but I often feel that way when I see it go. :) C'est la vie.<br />
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It has been delivered and my friend LOVED it. :) Actually loved might be a little understated. She jumped up and down and screamed. I don't think I've ever gotten such a great reaction to anything I've done before!<br />
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I found a great tutorial on You Tube from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teafortwobakeshop?ref=ts">Tea for Two Bakery in Ontario, Canada</a>. It was so good, I wanted to share it with you (with her permission of course)!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was super-pleased with how he came out and so I decided to try and attempt a few 3D birds to replace the snakes on the cake . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-84Q4Rwcowhc/TWUE_Vcmm7I/AAAAAAAAAb4/41zxbH_oPxU/s1600/P2226117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-84Q4Rwcowhc/TWUE_Vcmm7I/AAAAAAAAAb4/41zxbH_oPxU/s320/P2226117.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two cockatoos, and two parrots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(In case you are wondering they are drying on greased wax paper so that they don't stick.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The elephant took approximately 40 min to an hour, and the birds (all four) took about an hour (including coloring the fondant). I was in love. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I began on the 2D animals next. There are very few cookie-cutters or outlines that looked the way I wanted the animals to, so I ended up drawing my own outlines for all four animals. I began last night with the zebra and giraffe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I should mention that since I am crunched for time to finish the cake, I do not have tutorials on anything I did. However, I have had a blast making them and could easily be convinced to do one or two tutorials and even post the outlines of the animals for you to use. Just leave me a comment and I will be happy to reply. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ok, so without further ado . . . the giraffe and zebra.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And this is the pan drying in my kitchen:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tonight will be lions and hippos, and tomorrow the cake assembly will begin. Look for more posts as the week goes. And again, if you want to see any of these as a tutorial or you want the outlines, leave me a comment. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Baking!</div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-91657933343469131402011-02-17T21:28:00.001-05:002011-02-19T21:08:42.438-05:00Love and Creme Brulee<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">As I have already told you, Valentine's Day was almost entirely planned for us by my three year old daughter. After telling you that, I felt I really should show you some pictures of the adorable table settings she arranged before digging in to the sweet stuff!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Isn't she adorable??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And as an added bonus, you can see my special dinner. Pork loin rolled in herbs and wrapped in bacon....Thank you dear cousin!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't blink, its the last time you'll see me make something so decadent (or good!) cooking-wise. . . As they say, you are either a cook or a baker. And as you can probably guess, I am the latter. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ok, now onto the sweet stuff. My husband's favorite dessert is creme brulee. He was introduced to it merely 2 years ago and I think he's been begging me since then to try making it. I figured, what better time to try it then Valentine's Day? So I went to Bed Bath and Beyond and picked up their <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=12371578">Creme Brulee</a> set, looked up an <a href="http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/32/Creme-Brulee-Crme-Brle">online recipe</a>, and went to town!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To begin you take 8 egg yolks and beat them, then add 1/2 C of sugar and mix them until they are well combined.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-afc4x9XIsnY/TV3EhMG7gwI/AAAAAAAAAYY/P1FYO9-6Bew/s1600/P2146066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-afc4x9XIsnY/TV3EhMG7gwI/AAAAAAAAAYY/P1FYO9-6Bew/s320/P2146066.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then take 2 Cups of heavy cream and heat it to right below simmering. Once heated, add 1/4 Cup of the cream, (1 tablespoon at a time) to the egg mix. You don't want to heat the eggs up too quickly as they will cook prematurely. This process is referred to as "tempering".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once you temper in 1/4 cup of cream, you can add the remaining cream to the eggs. You then add the 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla to the mixture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, before pouring it into the ramekins. This creates a really smooth custard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now boil about 4 cups of water. You'll need that in a minute. While you're at it, preheat the oven to 250. There, I'll stop being demanding now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now to pour the mixture into the ramekins. I started by filling the 4 - 3oz ramekins first since that is what came with the kit. However, I was very glad I had picked up two much larger 8oz ramekins for overflow, since there was plenty of it. I would suggest getting more of the 3oz ramekins rather than having overflow into larger ramekins. The end result of the large ones seems to be a little too much custard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next place the ramekins in a deeper 9x13 pan, and pour in the boiling water around them until the water rests half-way up the side of the ramekin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then insert them into the oven, and bake for about 50 minutes. After 50 minutes, take rubber-tipped tongs and remove one of the ramekins, slightly shaking it. If the inner portion of the custard still jiggles while the outside is firm, they are done. If they do not jiggle at all, but are firm all the way through, they are slightly overdone but don't worry, they are still delicious!! If they are not quite done, cook them at 10 minute intervals until they are finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Remove them from the oven, and put them on a wire cookie rack to cool. Allow them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At this point, the recipe states that you should leave the custard in the refrigerator overnight. Since I completely missed that when I read the instructions the first time and wanted them done more quickly, I took the two we were going to eat that evening and refrigerated them for two hours. I left the remaining brulees to cool overnight with the intention of trying them the following day to see if the time elapsed made any difference. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the meantime, lets continue on with the brulees which were only refrigerated for only two hours. Remove the two brulees from the refrigerator and cover the tops with approximately 1 tsp of regular refined white sugar. Light your torch, and hold it so the flame is almost parallel to the top of the dessert, then angle it slightly towards the sugary top and allow the sugar to begin to caramelize. How fast/slow the sugar melts and begins to look like caramel is dependent upon how close the flame is, and how fast you move the flame over the sugar. After the first one, you sort of get a feel for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And wha-la! Beautiful and impressive desserts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They were delicious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The following evening, I removed one of the remaining brulees from the refrigerator (an 8 oz version) and decided to try a different sugar on the top. I added approximately 1 tablespoon of turbinado sugar, gently spreading it evenly over the top of the custard, and grabbed my blow torch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know, I know, its a culinary torch . . . but blow torch sounds <i>soo</i> much cooler.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I probably should have mentioned this earlier but I am somewhat of a pyro. Turning on the torch brought back memories of flaming marshmallows and campfires, burning sticks while it dwindled . . . and I had to snap myself out of my fiery trance and return to the task at hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Forgive the blurry picture, but I have to say its hard to take a picture with one hand and torch evenly with the other. I was not as impressed with the turbinado sugar as far as taste, but I have to admit it caramelized much more quickly than the refined white sugar. The custard taste was pretty much the same as the night before, so I would say its probably safe to only refrigerate the custard for two hours rather than overnight. At least for this recipe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All in all, this was by far not the most delicious creme brulee I had tasted, but a very good home equivalent. I have a few ideas for remedying that in the future but for now, I will say if you like the dessert, this is an easy home equivalent! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Recipe again courtesy of <a href="http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/32/Creme-Brulee-Crme-Brle">Michael Chu</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">8</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"></div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.1in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">egg yolks</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1/2</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cup</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.1in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">sugar</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">2</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cups</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.1in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">heavy cream</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1/2</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">tsp</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">vanilla</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">10</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">tsp</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">sugar</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.15in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">1</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.15in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Pour the sugar into the egg yolks.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">2</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Beat the yolks and sugar until smooth.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">3</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Heat the heavy cream until almost simmering (you can bring to a simmer and let it cool a minute).</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">4</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Add heavy cream to the egg yolks one tablespoon at a time while stirring vigorously until 1/4 cup of the heavy cream has been added.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">5</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Add the remaining cream to the mixture.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">6</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Add in 1/2 tsp of vanilla and stir.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">7</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Pour custard through a fine mesh sieve.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">8</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Pour the strained mixture into 8 -10 3-oz ramekins.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">9</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Place the ramekins in a baking pan. Pour boiling water into the pan (be careful not to get water into the ramekins), so that the water level is halfway up the sides of the ramekins.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">10</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Place in an oven preheated to 250°F for about one hour.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">11</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">After 50 minutes, check to see if the custards are done. We want them to be set on the outside edge, but jiggly (like jello) at the center. The easiest way to do this is to take a pair of tongs with food grade rubber bands wrapped around the ends to help grip the ramekins. Pick up a ramekin and shake to see if the centers jiggle. If only the center jiggles a little, it's done. If the whole thing is set, remove immediately - it'll be a little over done, but still delicious. If it's not done, just put it back in the water bath and check again in ten minutes.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">12</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">nce the custards are done, let them cool on a cooling rack to room temperature.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">13</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Refrigerate custards for two hours.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">14</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Remove the custard and spread 1 tsp of sugar over each custard.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">15</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Light your torch, and hold it so the flame is almost parallel to the top of the dessert, then angle it slightly towards the sugary top and allow the sugar to caramelize.</div></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="recipe_servings" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Servings: 10</div><div class="recipe_degree_of_difficulty_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Degree of Difficulty</div><div class="recipe_degree_of_difficulty" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Degree of Difficulty: Moderately difficult</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cooking Times</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.01in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Preparation Time: 20 minutes</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cooking Time: 1 hour</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Inactive Time: 2 hours</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Total Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes</div><div class="recipe_nutrition_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Nutrition Facts</div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td valign="top" width="70%"><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Serving size: 1/10 of a recipe (1.8 ounces).</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.</div></td><td valign="top" width="30%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-top-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 5pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: left;">Amount Per Serving</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Calories</b></div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">180.78</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Calories From Fat (61%)</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">109.6</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">% Daily Value</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Total Fat</b> 12.37g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">19%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Saturated Fat 6.77g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">34%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Cholesterol</b> 176.83mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">59%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Sodium</b> 15.62mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;"><1%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Potassium</b> 33mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;"><1%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Total Carbohydrates</b> 15.37g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">5%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Fiber 0g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">0%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Sugar 14.3g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;"><br />
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</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-69940163708459153232011-02-13T21:26:00.000-05:002011-02-13T21:26:00.949-05:00Chocolate Chip Cookie Cravings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A few nights ago, at about 9:30 pm, my husband decided he wanted warm chocolate chip cookies. After throwing a lot of flattering comments at me about how wonderful a baker I am (clearly an attempt to get his way), I got off the couch and made him cookies. Because, when it comes to baking, I am a sucker for whatever he or my daughter may want. <div><br />
</div><div>Okay, fine. I'm a sucker for whatever they might want, baking or not. Sue me. :)</div><div><br />
</div><div>But the request got me thinking . . . what sweet item do you crave? What is it that can make you get up off the couch at 9:30 at night and whip up a batch, or run to the nearest bakery at 5:00 am to pick up their freshest version? What is that one sweet that enters your mind occasionally and refuses to leave until satisfied?</div><div><br />
</div><div>I ask for three reasons. One: I would really like to better know my readers and what they want to hear. Two: I would LOVE to hear more ideas of recipes I can research to transform them into any of the following: gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, nutt-free, or vegan. </div><div><br />
</div><div>And three . . . because I wanted to tell you my secret addiction. Warm chocolate. Brownies specifically. :) Warm chocolate is simply in a whole different league than just a chocolate bar . . . </div><div><br />
</div><div>So, start talking!! What is it that <b><i>YOU</i></b> crave?</div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-4534165098763147582011-02-11T22:04:00.004-05:002011-02-15T08:55:56.136-05:00Valentines Day!As I'm sure you are all well aware, a very <i>sweet</i> holiday is arriving on Monday of this week. Everywhere I look lately I see hearts and candy. Lots of candy. My wide-eyed daughter saw it too and requested that we make three very specific things for her Daddy for Valentines day (which I'm sure is only <i>slightly</i> selfish in nature): Lollipops, cookies, and heart-shaped chocolates. And seeing as I got a <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?rlz=1C1SNNT_enUS353US354&q=candy+thermometer&um=1&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=667&ie=UTF-8&cid=3799551965181733607&ei=IeZVTdf4HcP-8Aaq4v3_Bg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CHkQ8wIwAg#">candy thermometer</a> and a <a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=2308-3800">linzer cookie cut out set</a> for Christmas/Birthday from my ever-supportive mom . . . I said sure!!<br />
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So I picked the most interesting of the three to show you . . . lollipops. I have never made hard candy before because it always looked so difficult. It turns out that its actually not as bad as it looks. And its gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and nutt-free. Now if only it was sugar-free and low-calorie it might be the perfect dessert. :)<br />
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Its a short shopping list for lollipops.<br />
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Hard Candy Molds<br />
Lollipop sticks<br />
2/3 C Light Corn Syrup (Not pictured)<br />
2 C Sugar<br />
3/4 C Water<br />
1/4 tsp Food Coloring (gel or liquid)<br />
Flavoring Oil - One Dram (<a href="https://www.lorannoils.com/c-6-super-strength-flavors-candy-oils.aspx?gclid=CJbCzqXEgacCFYbb4AodZUyKdg">LorAnn</a> is a premium retailer)<br />
Spray Vegetable Oil<br />
Candy Thermometer<br />
Small Saucepan (I suggest a 3 or 4 quart)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You begin by lightly oiling the candy molds. Depending on the size of the molds, you will need several. The bigger mold pictured you would need at least five, the smaller mold I would say closer to seven. Since I wasn't sure how much the batch would make, I had four molds (two of each) and a greased cookie sheet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir it over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Once its dissolved, bring the mixture to a boil without stirring it by raising the heat. At this point I would insert the thermometer and clip it to the side of the pan. The bulb of the thermometer should be submerged in liquid but not touching the bottom of the pan. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When the temperature on the thermometer reaches 260 degrees, add the food coloring. Allow the natural boiling of the liquid to disperse the color for you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Allow it to continue to boil until 300 degrees and immediately remove it from the heat as the candy temperature will continue to rise while it is still boiling. Wait until the liquid is no longer boiling, then add the flavoring oil and stir. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pour the liquid into the greased molds and/or onto the greased cookie sheet. In the case of the cookie sheet, score marks for easier breaking later on. I need some practice to make sure its the correct amount of liquid, but overall this step is fairly self-explanatory. Put the lollipop sticks in the molds before or after pouring, it didn't seem to have too much of a different outcome.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After 30 minutes to an hour the molds/sheet should be cool enough to remove the candies. And wha-la! Lollipops!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And for an added bonus, cover them in little bags and use decorative twist-ties or ribbon to tie them closed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My daughter has already eaten two and given many to friends. What a great gift idea!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And just for pictures and a few more ideas . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And if you need more ideas check out <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">Bakerella'</a>s site and <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/02/chocolate-valentine-cookies/">the Pioneer Woman</a>. That should be enough for you to get the creative juices flowing, right?? :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">2</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cups</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.1in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">sugar</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1/4</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">tsp</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">food coloring</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">tsp</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">flavoring</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.15in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">1</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.15in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Lightly oil hard candy molds (vegetable oil).</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">2</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">In a large saucepan, mix together sugar, corn syrup and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">3</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Bring mixture to a boil without stirring.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">4</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">When syrup temperature reaches 260o F, add color. Do not stir; boiling action will incorporate color into syrup.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">5</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Remove from heat at 300 degrees or when drops of syrup form hard brittle threads in cold water. (Temperature will continue to rise after removing from heat, so remove precisely at 300 degrees).</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">6</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">After boiling action ceases, add flavoring and stir. USE CAUTION WHEN ADDING FLAVORING TO AVOID RISING STEAM.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">7</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Pour into lightly oiled candy molds (not chocolate molds), or onto greased cookie sheet and score to mark squares.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">8</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">When cool, unmold or break into pieces. You can also dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Store in airtight containers.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td valign="top" width="70%"><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Serving size: 1/24 of a recipe (1.2 ounces).</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. One of the recipe's ingredients was not linked. This ingredient is not included in the recipe nutrition data.</div></td><td valign="top" width="30%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-top-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 5pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: left;">Amount Per Serving</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Calories From Fat (2%)</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">1.83</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">% Daily Value</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Total Fat</b> 0.21g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;"><1%</div></td></tr>
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</script></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-83098690377133546872011-02-07T20:52:00.000-05:002011-02-15T08:54:32.257-05:00Snow Day - Baking DayLast week my three-year old daughter came up to me and asked if we could bake something. After I spent a few seconds attempting to control my excitement over having a daughter that likes to bake, I answered a resounding, "YES!"<br />
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We went into the kitchen and decided to make one of my <b>favorite</b> recipes,<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/breads/muffins-that-taste-like-donuts/"> "Muffins that Taste Like Donuts"</a> or as I like to call them "Cinnamon Donut Muffins". I was able to sneak in a few pictures in between cleaning up the flying flour and thought I would share the recipe with you.<br />
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You start by combining the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. You then set that aside and in another bowl, combine the oil, milk, egg and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Take the wet ingredients and add them to the dry ingredients - but only stir them enough to combine them. If you stir them too much, they just don't taste the same. Then, using an <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=10162882">ice cream scoop</a> to regulate the muffin size ( I <i>love</i> mine!) scoop the mixture into your muffin tin. Which my daughter helped me with . . .<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pretty good job for a three year old huh? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">At this point she became totally disinterested and ran out of the room . . . and so I got some more pictures . . . muah ha ha. :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So I melted 1/4 pound of butter . . . </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And mixed together 1/3 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And savored the amazing aroma while I waited the remainder of the 20 minutes for the muffins to come out of the oven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TVCXEBk15KI/AAAAAAAAAV4/4zMMvdsy8DQ/s1600/P2025977.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TVCXEBk15KI/AAAAAAAAAV4/4zMMvdsy8DQ/s320/P2025977.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now comes the best part. I took the muffins out the pan and dipped them first in the butter . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">. . . and then in the cinnamon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">making sure completely cover the top with cinnamon sugar goodness. Is your mouth watering yet? No? Then let me elaborate . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">They aren't as low in sugar as most of my treats, but they do taste like those donuts you get at a cider mill that are covered in cinnamon sugar . . .for only two carbs. So for those of you who are on the low-carb diet and would like to occasionally enjoy one of those snacks that simply reminds you of fall weekends apple picking in New England . . . these are for you!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">And if you are wondering if they taste as good as they look, let me assure you with a simple fact . . . all eleven were gone by noon the following day and I didn't eat a single one! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>I hope you have as much fun making them as I did. Adding a cute, baking three year old to the recipe certainly helps!!<br />
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Happy Baking!!<br />
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<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1/2</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">tsp</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.1in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cinnamon</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1/3</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cup</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.1in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">oil</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">3/4</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cup</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.1in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">white sugar</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"></div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">egg</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">3/4</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cup</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">milk</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="3" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredient_text_heading" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.05in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Topping</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1/4</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cup</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">butter</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1/3</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cup</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">white sugar</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Tbsp</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cinnamon</div></td></tr>
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</tbody></table></td><td valign="top" width="30%"><div class="recipe_image" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.1in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.1in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.15in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">1</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.15in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">2</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Combine oil, sugar, egg and milk. Add dry ingredients and stir only to combine.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">3</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a bowl. Combine the white sugar with the cinnamon in another bowl.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">4</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Shake muffins out while still hot. Dip muffins in butter, then into the sugar/cinnamon mix. Let cool.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_servings" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Servings: 12</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_cooking_times_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cooking Times</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.01in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Preparation Time: 20 minutes</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cooking Time: 20 minutes</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Nutrition Facts</div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td valign="top" width="70%"><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Serving size: 1/12 of a recipe (2.4 ounces).</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.</div></td><td valign="top" width="30%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-top-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 5pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: left;">Amount Per Serving</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Calories</b></div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">239.42</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Calories From Fat (40%)</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">94.89</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">% Daily Value</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Total Fat</b> 10.76g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">17%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Saturated Fat 3.63g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">18%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Cholesterol</b> 26.89mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">9%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Sodium</b> 172.21mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">7%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Potassium</b> 51.89mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">1%</div></td></tr>
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</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-73032316995159555052011-02-03T21:29:00.000-05:002011-02-15T08:54:19.641-05:00Sweet Surrender's First CakeTomorrow is a big day for me, and my bakery in the making. Tomorrow, I give Ellen, the winner of the bakery naming competition, the first cake made by Sweet Surrender Bakery. I have goosebumps. I also took a million pictures like the geek that I am. :)<br />
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Oh and side-note: Ellen requested the Flourless Chocolate Cake, so I bought the more expensive spring form pan and it turns out its not the pan that makes the side release from the bottom as much as it is the parchment paper. Just <b>be careful</b> to only touch the <b>bottom</b> of the pan after filling it. Between the paper and the oil, the bottom will pop right out of the sides if the sides are readjusted.<br />
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So without further ado I give you, the cake . . .<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then in its pretty box . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TUtjlgqBHBI/AAAAAAAAAVc/eyBfawnQKss/s1600/P2035998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TUtjlgqBHBI/AAAAAAAAAVc/eyBfawnQKss/s320/P2035998.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not least the proverbial "icing" on my "cake" . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So lookout Ellen, here it comes!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-67511011439531001682011-02-02T08:40:00.000-05:002011-02-15T08:54:19.642-05:00Flourless Chocolate CakeIn the past few weeks I have been working on developing my low-carb line of baked goods. Its definitely harder than it sounds as I have tried many recipes only to have them taste like cardboard. Sigh. Well, I suppose that's why they call it trying, right?<br />
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I have however succeeded on a few fronts: Chocolate chip cookies, Tiramisu, Truffles, and Flourless Chocolate Cake. The last of which I simply have to tell you about. The recipe I used was Paula Deen's, from her <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paula-Deens-Chocolate-Celebration-Special/dp/B0018ZGGLS">"Chocolate Celebration"</a> edition.<br />
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So lets get baking.<br />
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Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.<br />
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Take out your 9-inch springform pan, and pull it apart. Place some parchment paper over the bottom and snap it back into place. Generously spray pan and paper with cooking spray. I would suggest buying the better, more expensive version of the pan . . . I will show you why in a few pictures.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next take 8 oz of semisweet chocolate bits, and 4 oz of dark chocolate bits (or broken bars of the same. This recipe is all about the chocolate so if you have a favorite brand, use it. It will only enhance the recipe. I used Hershey's bits) and put them in a microwave safe bowl. Add two (count them TWO!) sticks of butter to the chocolate and microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted and smooth. I suggest cutting the butter into pads, instead of leaving it in whole sticks. It makes it melt more evenly. And when you are done you have this glorious bowl of chocolate and butter . . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, take these egg whites, and fold it in the chocolate mixture until completely combined. Mmmm . . . pour the gorgeous, chocolaty goodness into your already ready pan. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And this would be why you should buy the expensive pan. I have a very old, very inexpensive version and as you can see in the upper right hand corner of my photo, about 1/4 cup of the liquid fell out when the already snapped in place pan caved under the pressure. I cried . . . well, almost. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then cool it on the counter for an hour. During this time it will fall, all the way . . . and you will totally be tempted to eat it . . . but don't. Put it in the refrigerator for AT LEAST four hours before removing it from the springform pan. Trust me, it is completely worth the wait.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then eat it in all its gloriousness. I did not get a picture of the end product . . . due to a small accident I refer to as my three-year-old. :) However, I'll include a link to a favorite person of mine, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/3458412948/">Bakerella</a>, whose end result looked simply glorious. And is how its supposed to look. But no matter how it looks, the taste is what sells you. So chocolatly, you can really only eat a small piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And this is where the low-carb portion comes in. Its such intense chocolate, you are able to have a smaller piece. So if you cut it in twelve pieces it is 2 carb choices, or 30 grams of carb. If you cut it in 16 pieces, its 1 1/2 carb choices (and still feels like you had a terribly bad for you dessert). For those of you with diabetes, you understand this is really low on the diabetes scale . . . which is fantastic!! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So get out your pans, your chocolate and your patience, and make a dessert that your entire family will love! Then share it with all your low-carb eating friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">1 1/4</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">cup</div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">sugar</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">6</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0.13in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"></div></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_ingredients" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">eggs, separated</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.15in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">1</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.15in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Preheat oven to 325 degrees.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">2</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Place some parchment paper on the bottom of a springform pan so it hangs over. Close the latch to hold the paper in place and secure the sides. You'll also want to generously spray the paper/pan with some non-stick cooking spray.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">3</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Separate 6 large eggs -- yolks in a small bowl and egg whites in a mixing bowl. Set aside.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">4</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Combine chocolate and 2 sticks of butter. Melt in microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">5</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Whisk in 1 1/4 cups sugar until combined.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">6</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Add the six yolks to the chocolate and sugar mixture, one at a time, whisking after each addition.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">7</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">In the mixing bowl, beat the six egg whites on high with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Then, gently fold egg white mixture in the melted chocolate mixture until combined.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">8</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Pour it in the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour at 325. It will rise pretty high in the oven but when you take it out, it will fall and fall hard.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure_number" style="color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">9</div></td><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_procedure" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Let it cool one hour on the counter and then for at least four hours in the refrigerator before you release it from the pan.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_servings" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.11in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Servings: 12</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_cooking_times_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cooking Times</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.01in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Preparation Time: 30 minutes</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Cooking Time: 1 hour</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Inactive Time: 5 hours</div><div class="recipe_cooking_times" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Total Time: 6 hours and 30 minutes</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_heading" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(117, 152, 196); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #7598c4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.1in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">Nutrition Facts</div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td valign="top" width="70%"><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Serving size: 1/12 of a recipe (2.8 ounces).</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.</div><div class="recipe_nutrition" style="color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.02in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.</div></td><td valign="top" width="30%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-top-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 5pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: left;">Amount Per Serving</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Calories</b></div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">319.79</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Calories From Fat (59%)</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">190.13</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">% Daily Value</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Total Fat</b> 21.96g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">34%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.07in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;">Saturated Fat 13.01g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">65%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Cholesterol</b> 133.64mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">45%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Sodium</b> 39.35mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">2%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Potassium</b> 39.45mg</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">1%</div></td></tr>
<tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0.02in; padding-right: 0.1in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Total Carbohydrates</b> 30.01g</div></td><td nowrap="" valign="top"><div class="recipe_nutrition_fact" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(72, 72, 72); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; color: #484848; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: right;">10%</div></td></tr>
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</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-79157043049595455962011-02-01T08:09:00.000-05:002011-02-01T08:09:05.380-05:00I'd like to introduce you to . . .. . . Sweet Surrender Bakery. <br />
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Thank you all so much for your ideas and help. Congrats to Ellen for winning her baked good!!! <br />
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Happy Baking!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-84093867970393757322011-01-29T11:18:00.000-05:002011-01-31T22:14:55.773-05:00Bakery Name DeadlineOk, two more days until I chose my bakery name. TWO MORE!! :) The winner will be announced February 1, 2011 by 12:00 pm. Last chance to get those ideas out!! :)Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-37533347313348568672011-01-13T13:49:00.000-05:002011-01-31T22:14:55.782-05:00Bakery Name / Contest!!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello all. I am hosting a contest on facebook and it didn't seem fair not to include my readers here as well! Here are the details. I am re-vamping my blog / "future" bakery name. "Taste of Heaven" was just too common. It will be an allergy sensitive (egg, milk, gluten, nutt free lines) and diabetic friendly (low-carb line) bakery. I would LOVE to hear your ideas. To make this more interesting, I am offering a free box of cookies shipped / given to whomever comes up with the name we (the hubby and I) decide to choose. The deadline to enter is January 31st. I can't wait to hear what you come up with!!! :)</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Happy Baking!!</span></span><br /><div style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-20259799952076699972010-11-13T21:37:00.000-05:002011-01-31T22:14:55.792-05:00BAKERELLA!!Yes fans, I met the woman herself. And she is so gosh darn cute and sweet! I barely said anything I was so nervous, but I dragged my little toddler to the book signing (2 hour car drive + 1hour wait) and LOVED IT! I even had the nerve to give her cake balls and shortbread cookies. :) And this is what I came home with . . .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TN9KJ1Q64jI/AAAAAAAAARs/ukspOt5a2_c/s1600/PB125532.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TN9KJ1Q64jI/AAAAAAAAARs/ukspOt5a2_c/s320/PB125532.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HOW RIDICULOUSLY COOL! Yes I am a groupie, so sue me. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TN9KX9GCdeI/AAAAAAAAARw/-gHGk6Nuc5k/s1600/PB125528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TN9KX9GCdeI/AAAAAAAAARw/-gHGk6Nuc5k/s320/PB125528.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TN9KYnTlVqI/AAAAAAAAAR0/2P0I-DeaDU4/s1600/PB125531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TN9KYnTlVqI/AAAAAAAAAR0/2P0I-DeaDU4/s320/PB125531.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think she'd be proud of these pictures.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Williams-Sonoma threw these in as well ....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TN9KZ2Ii-zI/AAAAAAAAAR4/a8b8NRY7ikQ/s1600/PB125536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TN9KZ2Ii-zI/AAAAAAAAAR4/a8b8NRY7ikQ/s320/PB125536.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The left one which was a girlie pink has already been added to my daughter's daily attire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And they fed us peppermint bark while we were in line. Um, yum!! I'm still walking on a cloud.......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Make sure you check out her <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/photos-and-a-little-fun/">website and newest giveaway</a>, its totally worth the look...........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Baking!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-49515143172088151382010-11-11T08:00:00.000-05:002011-02-15T08:58:42.141-05:00Cake BallsInspired by my upcoming visit with <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">Bakerella</a> and the signing of her new book "Cake Pops", I decided to give them a shot. Of course, I forgot to get lollipop sticks, so I decided to start easy and make them just balls. I learned several things from my adventure.<br /><br />1. Candy chocolate melted and placed on cooling racks sticks. Better put it on parchment paper and then trim the excess.<br />2. Candy coating is a lot harder than most things I have done. I need a class in how to use chocolate properly . . . maybe in modeling chocolate too so I can kill two birds with one stone. Mary, if you are reading I'll be looking for your next class. :)<br /><br />But they are fun, and taste like very small pieces of cake. :) Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting (of course!!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvn6glGAiI/AAAAAAAAARI/hE7TibSzAjA/s1600/1110001943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvn6glGAiI/AAAAAAAAARI/hE7TibSzAjA/s320/1110001943.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mmm...I don't know about you but I could really just eat them without the coating. But they wouldn't be nearly as cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoGbDBZ2I/AAAAAAAAARM/4CS8_ElVugE/s1600/1110001947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoGbDBZ2I/AAAAAAAAARM/4CS8_ElVugE/s320/1110001947.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I got everything ready. . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoM7lLWcI/AAAAAAAAARU/DBtvbbdocK0/s1600/1110002032a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoM7lLWcI/AAAAAAAAARU/DBtvbbdocK0/s320/1110002032a.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And wha-la! Little pumpkins.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoNDZsiqI/AAAAAAAAARY/7VYgRRMAYag/s1600/1110002033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoNDZsiqI/AAAAAAAAARY/7VYgRRMAYag/s320/1110002033.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoNvC9V1I/AAAAAAAAARc/Vdk7Kfby_zY/s1600/1110002033a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoNvC9V1I/AAAAAAAAARc/Vdk7Kfby_zY/s320/1110002033a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not least, my pumpkin patch.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoMV-EBNI/AAAAAAAAARQ/JZgEMj3uN4o/s1600/1110002032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TNvoMV-EBNI/AAAAAAAAARQ/JZgEMj3uN4o/s320/1110002032.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you guys are able to try them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Baking!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-60037390725687571572010-10-24T20:10:00.000-04:002011-02-15T08:58:42.141-05:00Apple PieOne of the great joys of the fall is the numerous apple dishes one can prepare. The thing that started me baking in the first place was apple pie, as taught by Mrs. Hall, my home economics teacher. I've been told numerous times its my best recipe, so I look forward to making them every fall. In fact, its what we make every year instead of a cake for my husband's birthday. <br /><br />And since I was in the mood friday, I made one in the morning at my best friend's house and then came home and made another for the hubby. The one for the hubby came out particularly pretty, so I had to share!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMTK7x29dFI/AAAAAAAAAQA/gxoZ1WL0tSQ/s1600/1022002124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMTK7x29dFI/AAAAAAAAAQA/gxoZ1WL0tSQ/s320/1022002124.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMTK8WCSx5I/AAAAAAAAAQE/fVbK18zloWY/s1600/1022002125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMTK8WCSx5I/AAAAAAAAAQE/fVbK18zloWY/s320/1022002125.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Happy Baking!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-79115289356260146332010-10-21T21:07:00.000-04:002011-02-15T08:58:06.355-05:00Fall FunSorry for my long disappearance . . . I've actually gotten so wrapped up in baking I've forgotten to write about it! Which in my case, is not a horrible thing. :) So first thing is first . . . Bakerella is doing book signings all over the country at Williams and Sonoma stores. If you are interested in her cake pops, this book is fantastic!! If you are interested in meeting her (and why wouldn't you be???) you can find her schedule <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/cake-pops-book-tour-schedule/">here</a>. I will be at the one in King of Prussia, PA . . . you should come too!!<br /><div><br /></div><div>This fall I've taken a step back from the new and exciting, to make a few oldies but goodies with a new twist.</div><div><br /></div><div>First, the fall pumpkin <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/sugar-cookies/90993177-b5fe-4cc7-a6b6-8f58913d36e8">sugar cookies</a>, Betty Crocker style (lighter recipe with sugar sprinkled on top!). My first time coloring them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDecyTselI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/esroqb8ihig/s1600/1015001119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDecyTselI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/esroqb8ihig/s320/1015001119.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was me trying to be creative with my pictures . . . </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDedL8Tp9I/AAAAAAAAAPU/9oyNoJpuAAI/s1600/1015001119a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDedL8Tp9I/AAAAAAAAAPU/9oyNoJpuAAI/s320/1015001119a.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDednmCXFI/AAAAAAAAAPY/nO842i1_tL0/s1600/1015001120a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDednmCXFI/AAAAAAAAAPY/nO842i1_tL0/s320/1015001120a.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ah, doesn't it look so picturesque next to the mixer that created it? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That day I also tried shortbread two different ways with two different recipes. The first is totally not worth repeating, <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/shortbread-cookies-just-like-paneras-delicious-397193">the second</a>, however, was fantastic. I made them in a 9 x 13 pan . . . which wasn't a total bust but made for the outside cookies being much drier than the inside. I would suggest when making shortbread cookies you chill them first, roll them out, and then use a cookie cutter to create them. The cookie bakes more evenly with just the right amount of moisture. Nevertheless, they were FANTASTIC!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDgQH1FJgI/AAAAAAAAAPc/om37WBbKX1M/s1600/1021001952a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDgQH1FJgI/AAAAAAAAAPc/om37WBbKX1M/s320/1021001952a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDgQ-KeZAI/AAAAAAAAAPg/A4O7r6I_H7k/s1600/1021001953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDgQ-KeZAI/AAAAAAAAAPg/A4O7r6I_H7k/s320/1021001953.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mmm, so crumbly and delicious . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And then, simply because I had a craving, the classic chocolate chip cookie. I personally love the <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookies/77c14e03-d8b0-4844-846d-f19304f61c57">Betty Crocker Recipe</a> minus the nuts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not sure what's better, the baked cookie or the dough before . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDhc_kIjlI/AAAAAAAAAPk/tVaGyGeQUJg/s1600/1021001951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDhc_kIjlI/AAAAAAAAAPk/tVaGyGeQUJg/s320/1021001951.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Don't you just want to eat a ton of it with a spoon??<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDh3_bXHFI/AAAAAAAAAPs/sF1N6iMtM9s/s1600/1021001958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TMDh3_bXHFI/AAAAAAAAAPs/sF1N6iMtM9s/s320/1021001958.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But then again, when you see that cookie . . . well, you forget the dough and bite into its warm, chocolate goodness . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More to come as I bake my way through what promises to be a cold winter . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Baking!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-70093223358293408912010-09-19T16:50:00.000-04:002011-02-15T08:58:06.356-05:00Giants Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">After my last post I just simply had to come up with a reason to try those sugar cookies with royal icing. What better reason than the "Manning-Bowl" today. So I made sugar cookies with <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/ideal-sugar-cookies">Martha Stewart's recipe</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ1YVoMj8I/AAAAAAAAANQ/Ncx9p_mPMeI/s1600/P9165403-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="269" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ1YVoMj8I/AAAAAAAAANQ/Ncx9p_mPMeI/s320/P9165403-1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ1YVoMj8I/AAAAAAAAANQ/Ncx9p_mPMeI/s1600/P9165403-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ1VRyzBAI/AAAAAAAAANI/AybfJU9eaiA/s1600/P9165397-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ1VRyzBAI/AAAAAAAAANI/AybfJU9eaiA/s320/P9165397-1.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And baked them . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ1ZHu4LEI/AAAAAAAAANY/7vZZAinArwY/s1600/P9165404+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ1ZHu4LEI/AAAAAAAAANY/7vZZAinArwY/s320/P9165404+(2).JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then I frosted them . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ17h6kr3I/AAAAAAAAANw/NRKaDKMjvXw/s1600/P9175405+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ17h6kr3I/AAAAAAAAANw/NRKaDKMjvXw/s320/P9175405+(2).JPG" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A close up. I LOVE it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ1-A22bCI/AAAAAAAAAN4/VJWnlYvPJxI/s1600/P9175412+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ1-A22bCI/AAAAAAAAAN4/VJWnlYvPJxI/s320/P9175412+(2).JPG" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And don't forget the footballs . . . we must have them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ2AarT32I/AAAAAAAAAOA/RaAo7Pvq1JQ/s1600/P9175408+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ2AarT32I/AAAAAAAAAOA/RaAo7Pvq1JQ/s320/P9175408+(2).JPG" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not to mention the Jerseys. Complete with player names. Yes, I got a little carried away . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ2EV4BY9I/AAAAAAAAAOI/kX1IhlP4ufQ/s1600/P9175409+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ2EV4BY9I/AAAAAAAAAOI/kX1IhlP4ufQ/s320/P9175409+(2).JPG" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ2FknD6II/AAAAAAAAAOQ/3gO74lNgufk/s1600/P9175414+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TJZ2FknD6II/AAAAAAAAAOQ/3gO74lNgufk/s320/P9175414+(2).JPG" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just couldn't resist. It took a long time, but was totally worth it. If you'd like to see how they are done, go to <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2009/06/04/how-to-decorate-cookies-with-royal-icing/">Brown Eyed Baker's site</a>, she gives a tutorial.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And in case you are wondering how they taste . . . ask my husband. I think he's eaten half of them already and they've only been done for a day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Caking!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-91670000302151639932010-09-13T08:01:00.000-04:002011-02-15T08:59:49.637-05:00Football and Cake Pops<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TI4XwTUDiCI/AAAAAAAAAMw/an8Gw2BUjxA/s1600/0912001611a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/TI4XwTUDiCI/AAAAAAAAAMw/an8Gw2BUjxA/s320/0912001611a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516372712160987170" /></a><br />Yesterday was the kick off for football season. As most of you know, my husband and I (and even our little girl) are HUGE NY Giants fans. :) Unfortunately, due to a busy weekend, I was unable to stop and make specific Giants desserts, so I went for the non-baked, football snack. They are like less chewy, chocolate rice crispy treats with laces! Ah, just too cute. They are not what I would pick exclusively for my chocolate snack but they are a tad irresistible. . . .Find the recipe on <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/bakers-one-bowl-chocolatey-52879.aspx">kraft.com</a>. My only suggestion is to refrigerate them after they cool since they still have a tendency to fall apart.<div><br /></div><div>Next week (or this week rather) I am going to tackle sugar cookies with royal icing in the shape of . . . you guessed it! FOOTBALL ITEMS! (Hey, any excuse to bake right?) Then I am simply dying to try Cake Pops. If any of you haven't heard of this amazing dessert head over to <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">Bakerella.com</a> and check out her marvelous creations. They are simply stunning and I can imagine taste amazing. :) Her book is going to be published this fall, which I have to say is going to be a "must buy" for me. KUDOS BAKERELLA! </div><div><br /></div><div>And, in case you are starting to get a hankering for fall-centered desserts, head out to your local grocery store, walmart, target . . . and pick up this <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/peek-a-boo/">book</a>. Its $4.99 and is FILLED with amazing recipes (including cake pops) that seem simply and completely in line with the season. Completely worth your money as each recipe is printed on a card and can easily be inserted into your recipe book. I have about 5 of them I want to try . . . </div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765208193314434653.post-14364860961043474022010-08-23T17:41:00.000-04:002011-02-15T09:00:37.656-05:00THE CAKE!!!!<div>The cake made it to Connecticut in three pieces, fondant and flowers intact. After painting the cake Friday evening, and arranging the flowers for four hours on Saturday, they were finally finished. Okay, you have all listened to me long enough. So without further ado, the final cake pictures . . .</div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLwHIGLt6I/AAAAAAAAALg/0toFEdyBMc8/s1600/full+cake+picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508729299450705826" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLwHIGLt6I/AAAAAAAAALg/0toFEdyBMc8/s320/full+cake+picture.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 307px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLwCOLhraI/AAAAAAAAALY/QPDHtQTjVLU/s1600/full+cake+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508729215184383394" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLwCOLhraI/AAAAAAAAALY/QPDHtQTjVLU/s320/full+cake+2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 302px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLv8kQQJaI/AAAAAAAAALQ/jzxf1CvgwMI/s1600/6+inch.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508729118030570914" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLv8kQQJaI/AAAAAAAAALQ/jzxf1CvgwMI/s320/6+inch.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 283px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLv3yaAbAI/AAAAAAAAALI/g5T5AgPqmBo/s1600/8+inch+side.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508729035930233858" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLv3yaAbAI/AAAAAAAAALI/g5T5AgPqmBo/s320/8+inch+side.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 237px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLvzEOtPMI/AAAAAAAAALA/7yHduwHkJO4/s1600/orange+butterfly.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508728954815331522" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLvzEOtPMI/AAAAAAAAALA/7yHduwHkJO4/s320/orange+butterfly.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 310px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLvrUuRmRI/AAAAAAAAAK4/bKVODudXHAw/s1600/roses.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508728821803751698" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uj3nmEip2kI/THLvrUuRmRI/AAAAAAAAAK4/bKVODudXHAw/s320/roses.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 239px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br /><div>Thanks for listening about this cake! It was by far the most difficult I have attempted and I am THRILLED with the way it came out. Props to my husband who was instrumental in packing, transporting, and consulting on the arranging of the cakes. I think we had a lot of fun together. Now on to the next bakery challenge . . .<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01047307681501777099noreply@blogger.com6