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August 22, 2012

The last and final Bridal Shower

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 0 Comments
3 of 3 showers 

I want to thank everyone who helped make me feel so special before my big day. The sisters from the Spanish branch gave me the last of my bridal showers. It was a lovely day. We had a day spa shower. We swam and did toes, fingernails, and facials. It was marvelous. I also received some really wonderful advice from sisters I care about so much. 
thank you soooooo much,











 

Zucchini Pasta with Pomodoro Sauce

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 0 Comments

Zucchini Pasta with Pomodoro Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons onion, diced 
  • 2 tablespoons leeks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (oregano, basil, parsley), chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch sugar
  • 3 whole zucchini cleaned and sliced thinly like pasta 
  • Parmesan or mozzarella,  grated

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic and onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and herbs, continue to cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Meanwhile bring a pot of salted water to boil and add zucchini, cook until soft. Put sauce in food processor and pulse do not over blend. You want a few chunks. Combine pasta and sauce in a bowl and sprinkle with cheese. Serve hot and with some toasted sour dough bread. Yummy!!





Blackberry Breakfast Crepes

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 0 Comments

Blackberry Breakfast Crepes


1 cup flour (optionally sifted)
2 eggs
2 tbsps melted butter (cooled)
12 cup sugar (depending on preference)
12 cup whole milk
12 cup water
12 tbsp vanilla (optional)
cream cheese (softened)
preserves (blackberry) or fresh blackberries
whipped cream
powdered sugar


1Mix all of the liquid ingredients together with the eggs and sugar. Stir in flour gently, otherwise your crepes will turn out rubbery.
2For the filling, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and preserves first. Then fold in the whipped cream so that the filling will be fluffier and light.
3I didn't add any measurements for the filling, because some people might want more or less. Just whip up as much as you think you'll need. The cream cheese and the blackberry preserves will be the most prominent flavors, so be sure add enough whipped cream to mellow it out a bit. Basically, you can do this to taste.







August 1, 2012

We have a new home!!!

Wednesday, August 01, 2012 0 Comments
The New house 

Life has been crazy, not only have we been planning a wedding, but we have also been moving into our new place. It has taken over a month to get all moved in. Thank goodness it's only a few minutes from my parent's house, not so far for all the millions of trips back and forth. But we really love our new place. Its a wonderful two bedroom duplex on Westvale. The animals have plenty of running space and added bonus back yard. We can hardly wait to get our lives started as a married couple in our first home. woohoo. Let the adventures begin… visitors are always welcome. 








July 30, 2012

Commencing final countdown

Monday, July 30, 2012 0 Comments
Wow I say WOW!

The day is fast approaching I can't believe we are only 12 days to my wedding. I am so blessed to have such wonderful and supportive family and friends. I want to thank everyone who has offered to help. We really appreciate it. 
  • wedding dress check
  • shoes         check
  • veil          check
  • food          check
  • venue         check
  • photographer -thanks Hal check
  • flowers       check
  • music         check
  • cake          check
  • matron of honor check
  • best man      check
  • a gaggle of flower girls and their boys check
  • honeymoon planned check
  • and the groom check
guess I am all ready to go. Just wait patiently til the big day. 







  

July 29, 2012

Red Velvet Waffles with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Sunday, July 29, 2012 0 Comments

Red Velvet Waffles with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

  • FOR THE WAFFLES:
  • 1-½ cup All-purpose Flour
  • ¼ cups Cocoa Powder
  • 5 Tablespoons Sugar
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 1-½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2  Eggs
  • 1-¾ cup Whole Milk
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter, Melted And Slightly Cooled
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ounce, fluid Red Food Coloring
  • Chocolate Chips, To Serve
  • FOR THE MAPLE CREAM CHEESE SYRUP:
  • ¼ cups Cream Cheese, Softened
  • ½ cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 3 Tablespoons Milk (to Thin)

Preparation Instructions

For the waffles:
Start heating up your waffle iron to medium-high heat. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, baking powder) and whisk them to combine. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, and food coloring until combined. Whisk in the dry ingredients to the wet ones until combined (the batter will have little lumps in it, you want that!).
Pour 1/2 cup batter in the center of the iron and close. Cook until the waffles are crispy and cooked through. Carefully remove the waffle, drizzle with maple cream cheese (recipe below) and chocolate chips.

For the maple cream cheese syrup:
Beat all the ingredients together until it forms a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over waffles and top them with chocolate chips.