February 2012
22 posts
“the time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time”
– John Lennon
Lemon Blackberry Cheesecake
I gave up sweets for lent. I know, ambitious. SO instead I am just looking up all of these recipes to make in 38 days and counting :)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds cream cheese
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 pints blackberries
3/4 cup milk
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
4 eggs
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“There are far, far better things than what we leave behind.”
– Walt Witman
January 2012
33 posts
“Know the necessary ingredients of happiness — simple tastes, a certain degree of...”
– George Sand
Chocolate Mousse
Ashley is in town, and to entertain ourselves yesterday we decided to make chocolate mousse. from scratch. Next time I tell you I am going to bake you something and ask what you want… say this. Seriously, its that good. We served with fresh strawberries, fresh whipped cream, and a caramel glaze (melted caramel and heavy whipping cream).
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream 4 yolks from large...
“Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers lovers to be silly.”
– Rose Franken
Cinnamon French Toast
Because its breakfast time and I am craving something sweet, I thought I would share my favorite breakfast treat. Enjoy!
Cinnamon French Toast
Ingredients
8-10 1” slices of Texas Toast (really thick white bread) 1 1/2 cups milk 5 eggs 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (fresh ground for maximum flavor) good pinch salt butter and/or neutral oil, or use a...
