- Feb 13, 2018
Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup chocolate syrup (for extra richness I like to use Hershey’s Special Dark)
1 TBSP Pure Vanilla Extract
Directions:
Using a home whipped cream maker, combine ingredients until thoroughly mixed then add CO2 cartridges (you may want to use 2 but let the mixture chill in between adding them)
Alternative- If you are using an electric mixer, blend whipping cream and vanilla extract then slowly drizzle chocolate syrup in as whipped cream begins to form stiff peaks.
Chill and serve, garnish with fresh berries.
Chocolate Bowls
Directions:
Melt 8 oz. milk chocolate chips and 8 oz. white chocolate chips
Pour carefully into bowl molds, (taking care not to over fill), chill 30 minutes and then gently remove – these are an easy, beautiful addition to any meal.
*Molds for these are available at most discount retailers or any hobby / craft store.
You can fill the bowls with our chocolate mousse (as pictured) or use fresh berries and whipped cream.
- Jan 30, 2018
Last year I came up with this recipe just a couple of hours before we headed to my friend’s annual super bowl party. I had all of the ingredients in my pantry and decided to give it a try. Imagine my surprise at how well received it was - the whole thing was gone before halftime! I was bombarded with requests for the recipe and promised to make it my annual contribution. I love fun and easy things to make and this football is both. Some variations would include using brown food coloring for those who don’t like chocolate (I’ve never tried this and you would need to adjust the cereal quantity slightly lower to allow for less marshmallow mixture) and using corn flakes instead of Rice Krispies. I love the corn flake version because it is a little easier to make, but both kinds taste great!
Football Rice Krispies Treat
Recipe:
1-cup butter
1 package of marshmallows (mini ones melt faster)
1 TBS vanilla extract
1 cup of chocolate chips - I prefer dark chocolate but any kind will work
6 1/2 cups of plain Rice Krispies or corn flakes
For Decoration:
Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips; pour into decorating bag (or just a plain Ziploc) cut the corner and pipe onto the football.
*To skip this step - purchase a small tube of white icing at the store - use the circle tip and pipe onto football.
Football:
Grease a large piece of waxed or parchment paper. Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot, when completely dissolved add marshmallows and vanilla. Once marshmallows are melted, add chocolate, stirring steadily so it doesn’t burn. **Very important** remove from heat before adding dry cereal - gently stir in cereal slowly so the marshmallow mixture coats evenly. Once mixture is combined turn onto prepared wax paper and using a greased spatula, shape into a football. Let shaped football cool for about 30 minutes, and then use white icing or melted white chocolate to decorate laces. Let cool completely before serving, cut into pieces and enjoy!
- Jan 26, 2018
Loving Yourself & Your Family
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I recently had a UTI while out of town and was able to get online and talk to a physician within 30 minutes; I had antibiotics within an hour and was feeling better the next morning. So much better than waiting hours in the ER!
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