Sunday, November 30, 2008

Handmade Christmas Greeting Cards

I believe in the art of giving greeting cards, especially at Christmas time. I don't think they need to be handmade although I enjoy making mine, but I believe that you should send them. They are like a small gift to give to someone. You don't have to send one to everyone in your address book. However you should send one to the special people in your life.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Review: Hazel Hill Chocolate Treats

In Downtown Topeka you will find Hazel Hill, a chocolate shop. They carry a wide variety of chocolate covered goodness. You can get chocolate items in white, milk or dark chocolate and they are all wonderful. They also have fudge, and a variety of "carmel apples" If you ask them they will even cut up your apple for you, or wrap it up for a present. I have indulged my sweet-tooth more than I should I am sure. Today my husband and I picked up a few treats, top dark chocolate peanut butter cup, right is a chocolate covered marshmallow, and front is a Cashew Hill. Cashews covered in carmel then chocolate. The caramel was very thick and creamy, and the cashews were crunchy and fresh. They are all very delicious and reasonably priced. Especially compared to some of the corporate chocolate shops and catalogs. You can order from them online at http://www.hazelhillchocolate.com/

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Preparing for Thanksgiving


Preparing for Thanksgiving
Originally uploaded by KS Girl
Thanksgiving is coming. It is my one of my favorite times of year. I love the focus on the food and family.

Thanksgiving Menu:

Sausage, Apple, Fennel, and Corn Bread Dressing (pg 152 CL Nov 06)
Oatmeal Pecan Pie (pg 168 CL Nov 06)
Apple Grilled Turkey with Cider Gravy (pg 190 CL Nov 06)
Glazed Carrots with Orange and Cranberries (pg 148 ATK Family Cookbook)
Gratin of Cauliflower with Gruyere (pg 122 CL Nov 08)*
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

CL = Cooking Light
ATK = America's Test Kitchen

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Sunday Morning Breakfast: Honey French Toast & Hot Buttered Apples

Honey French Toast
a fall favorite in our house

In a pie pan mix:
2 T of Honey
1 t of Fresh Nutmeg
1 t of Vanilla
2 T of Cinnamon
2 T of Milk

mix ingredients thoroughly together

add eggs and mix together.
I use 3ggs for 4 pcs of Texas Toast
or 2 eggs for 4 regular slices of bread

Cook bread on skillet until done.

Hot Buttered Apples
For 1 Regular Sized Apple (I used 2)
1 T of Butter
1 T of Cinnamon
2 T of Sugar
1 T of Orange Juice
Mix and Cook on med heat in sauce pan until soft and sauce is bubbly.