This blog today is going to act as an update.
Today I went over to Grandma's again. We had no idea what to bake. I had already made mint squares, skor bars, gingerbread men, candy cane cookies, sugar cookies, and I'm going to make nut squares at home.
We decided to make more gingerbread men. Tp those of you who haven't mad these gingerbread men: MAKE THEM! These cookies were gone in a day at my household. I will say again: the trick to a good gingerbread is to not bake them too long so the cookies are nice and soft.
Christmas Baking Update:
Mint Squares................CHECK!
Skor Bars.....................CHECK!
Gingerbread men......... DOUBLE CHECK!
Candy Cane Cookies... CHECK!
Sugar Cookies.............CHECK!
Nut Squares................. INCOMPLETE.
My next recipe to tackle is nut squares. I've made them before, and everyone loved them. I still need to gather the ingredients.
Latest Achievement
Last weekend Dad tought me how to make mushroom thyme tortier (I don't know how to spell it). I think the name is french. Anyways, My dad makes it every year, It's really only been a year since I have gotten interested in the culinary arts (I only say that because it sounds posh). He decided he would teach me how to make this glorious annual tradition. This is the most scrumptious food I have tasted. I will warn you though; it's a work out to make. I am still in progress of uploading it to my blog, I hope I will have the recipe for the trtier and for nut squares in the next week.
Happy Christmas!
Becca.
Friday, 16 December 2011
Saturday, 10 December 2011
Mint Squares
Number 5 of my Christmas Baking Challenge:
Mint Squares
These are delicious! I love these so much. My Grandma makes them every year. This year I learned how to make Mint Squares. Mint squares have the bottom of a nanimo bar, mixed with a really sugary mint icing.
Mint Squares
You Will Need:
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup of light cream
2 cups of Graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup of icing sugar
1/2 cup of chopped nuts
Mint Frosting
You will need:
1/4 cup of butter
2 cups of icing sugar
2 tablespoons of milk
1 teaspoon of peppermint flavouring
2 drops of green colouring (optional)
Chocolate Glaze
you will need:
1/4 cup of chocolate chips (or more)
1 tablespoon of water
Instructions
#1: Melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup light cream over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth.
#2: Mix Graham cracker crumbs, icing sugar, and chopped nuts in large bowl. Add chocolate mixture and stir well until blended.
#3: Press into 9" pan. Chill. Spread with mint icing. Chill. Drizzle chocolate glaze on top. Chill until firm.
This recipe is super easy and fun to make! It's a great festive treat for the holidays!
Enjoy!
Becca.
Mint Squares
These are delicious! I love these so much. My Grandma makes them every year. This year I learned how to make Mint Squares. Mint squares have the bottom of a nanimo bar, mixed with a really sugary mint icing.
Mint Squares
You Will Need:
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup of light cream
2 cups of Graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup of icing sugar
1/2 cup of chopped nuts
Mint Frosting
You will need:
1/4 cup of butter
2 cups of icing sugar
2 tablespoons of milk
1 teaspoon of peppermint flavouring
2 drops of green colouring (optional)
Chocolate Glaze
you will need:
1/4 cup of chocolate chips (or more)
1 tablespoon of water
Instructions
#1: Melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup light cream over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth.
#2: Mix Graham cracker crumbs, icing sugar, and chopped nuts in large bowl. Add chocolate mixture and stir well until blended.
#3: Press into 9" pan. Chill. Spread with mint icing. Chill. Drizzle chocolate glaze on top. Chill until firm.
This recipe is super easy and fun to make! It's a great festive treat for the holidays!
Enjoy!
Becca.
Monday, 28 November 2011
Skor Bars
Item Three of my Christmas Baking Frenzy was Skor Bars.
I love these so much!! They're so good. Skor Bars are super easy to make and taste delicious!!
Skor Bars
You Will Need:
tin foil
soda crackers
1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips
1 cup of butter
3/4 cups of brown sugar
1/2 cups of sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Line cookie sheet with tin foil. Cover the cookie sheet with 1 layer of soda crackers.
Melt butter and brown sugar in saucer on stove top. Mix Well (constantly so it doesn't burn).
Pour butter mixture over soda crackers so the crackers are covered completely.
Bake 15 minutes, but check after 10 minutes.
Spread chocolate chips over crackers once the crackers are out of the oven. Let melt.
Once melted, use a knife to spread the chocolate more evenly across the crackers.
Top with sliced almonds. let cool.
Brake/cut apart the Skor Bars into pieces and store in the fridge or freezer.
Enjoy!
Becca <3
I love these so much!! They're so good. Skor Bars are super easy to make and taste delicious!!
Skor Bars
You Will Need:
tin foil
soda crackers
1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips
1 cup of butter
3/4 cups of brown sugar
1/2 cups of sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Line cookie sheet with tin foil. Cover the cookie sheet with 1 layer of soda crackers.
Melt butter and brown sugar in saucer on stove top. Mix Well (constantly so it doesn't burn).
Pour butter mixture over soda crackers so the crackers are covered completely.
Bake 15 minutes, but check after 10 minutes.
Spread chocolate chips over crackers once the crackers are out of the oven. Let melt.
Once melted, use a knife to spread the chocolate more evenly across the crackers.
Top with sliced almonds. let cool.
Brake/cut apart the Skor Bars into pieces and store in the fridge or freezer.
Enjoy!
Becca <3
Gingerbread Men
Me and Grandma were crazy bakers today. We made gingerbread men and Skor bars. I will post the recipe of Skor bars later.
Molasses-Cookie Cutouts (gingerbread men)
You Will Need:
2 cups of flour
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1 tsp of baking powder
1 tsp of ground ginger
1 tsp of ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 tsp of nutmeg
1/2 cup of soft shortening
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of light molasses
1 egg yolk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sift flour with salt, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In separate bowl mix shortening, sugar, and molasses until creamy. Add egg yolk; beat well.
Blend in flour mixture.
On lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/4" thick. Cut into desired shapes.
On ungreased cookie sheets, bake 8 minutes or until done. Cool.
Decorate as desired.
Tip: The trick to a good gingerbread man: DO NOT OVER COOK THEM.
Have fun decorating (and eating) your cookies. Be creative!
Becca <3.
Molasses-Cookie Cutouts (gingerbread men)
You Will Need:
2 cups of flour
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1 tsp of baking powder
1 tsp of ground ginger
1 tsp of ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 tsp of nutmeg
1/2 cup of soft shortening
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of light molasses
1 egg yolk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sift flour with salt, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In separate bowl mix shortening, sugar, and molasses until creamy. Add egg yolk; beat well.
Blend in flour mixture.
On lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/4" thick. Cut into desired shapes.
On ungreased cookie sheets, bake 8 minutes or until done. Cool.
Decorate as desired.
Tip: The trick to a good gingerbread man: DO NOT OVER COOK THEM.
Becca <3.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Candy Cane Cookies
Today was the first day of my Christmas cooking!!!!! *claps*
Me and my grandma made candy cane cookies and decorated sugar cookies. Candy cane cookies are a great way to use your sugar cookie dough.
Sugar Cookie Dough
You Will Need:
1/2 cup of butter
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of milk
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoons of salt
Cream butter. Add sugar and beat until lightly fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Add vanilla and milk, beat until combined.
Combine flour baking powder and salt in seperate bowl. Graduall add to the creamed mixture and beat until blended.
Form the dough into 2 balls and store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator overnight.
When ready, heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter cookie sheets. Allow dough to warm slightly so it can be easily rolled.
Candy Cane Cookies
You Will Need:
Sugar Cookie Dough
Take out both both sections of dough. Dye one using liquid food dye and your hands. If desired dye the other.
Shape into long round strands.
Twist one coloured strand and one different coloured strand together. Shape the twisted strands into the shape of a candy cane.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. Bake more if needed.
Me and my grandma made candy cane cookies and decorated sugar cookies. Candy cane cookies are a great way to use your sugar cookie dough.
Sugar Cookie Dough
You Will Need:
1/2 cup of butter
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of milk
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoons of salt
Cream butter. Add sugar and beat until lightly fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Add vanilla and milk, beat until combined.
Combine flour baking powder and salt in seperate bowl. Graduall add to the creamed mixture and beat until blended.
Form the dough into 2 balls and store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator overnight.
When ready, heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter cookie sheets. Allow dough to warm slightly so it can be easily rolled.
Candy Cane Cookies
You Will Need:
Sugar Cookie Dough
Take out both both sections of dough. Dye one using liquid food dye and your hands. If desired dye the other.
Shape into long round strands.
Twist one coloured strand and one different coloured strand together. Shape the twisted strands into the shape of a candy cane.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. Bake more if needed.
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Baking powder biscuits
I have finally gotten around to making baking powder biscuits. Applause*.
This is the very first recipe I have made out of my mix master cookbook!
Baking Powder Biscuits
You Will Need:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 3 tablespoons of shortening
- about 3/4 cups of milk.
#1: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease baking sheet.
#2: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough milk to make a soft dough.
#3: Turn out onto lightly floured counter. Knead dough lightly. Roll out 1/2-inch thick.
#4: Cut biscuit rounds with 2-inch cutter. Place on greased baking sheet.
#5: Bake 8-10 minutes or until browned.
Well, there you go. This recipe is surprisingly easy.
Tip: biscuits are best straight out of the oven. Cover with tinfoil to keep warm.
Enjoy!
Becca.
This is the very first recipe I have made out of my mix master cookbook!
Baking Powder Biscuits
You Will Need:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 3 tablespoons of shortening
- about 3/4 cups of milk.
#1: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease baking sheet.
#2: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough milk to make a soft dough.
#3: Turn out onto lightly floured counter. Knead dough lightly. Roll out 1/2-inch thick.
#4: Cut biscuit rounds with 2-inch cutter. Place on greased baking sheet.
#5: Bake 8-10 minutes or until browned.
Well, there you go. This recipe is surprisingly easy.
Tip: biscuits are best straight out of the oven. Cover with tinfoil to keep warm.
Enjoy!
Becca.
Sunday, 23 October 2011
MWAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Hellooooo,
In the spirit of halloween I am posting a recipe for fake blood, just in case you need it for your costume.
Homemade Fake Blood
Don't worry, I'll post some other monsterous recipes for halloween.
Keep reading,
Becca.
In the spirit of halloween I am posting a recipe for fake blood, just in case you need it for your costume.
Homemade Fake Blood
- 1 c. Karo Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Water
- 2 Tbsp Red Food Coloring
- 1 tsp Yellow Food Coloring
Don't worry, I'll post some other monsterous recipes for halloween.
Keep reading,
Becca.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Uncooked Cookies
Hello, hello, hello.
If I haven't mentioned this before, my late grandmother (Grandma "D") was really into cooking and baking. She was a girl so she kind of had to be, though. Anyways, before she died, her and my aunt Mel compiled a cookbook of all of her recipes, to give to each one of her kids. Inside, are recipes using chicken, soups, salads, ect. But, mostly it's all about the sweets. She raised four boys, so I can understand.
I've been trying to very slowly work my way through the cookies and squares section. When you look at the cookbook, truthfully, it's a little overwhelming.I mostly pull out the cookbook when my dad or brother asks me to.
I was looking through it one day, and I saw a recipe for "uncooked cookies". I thought that it would be pretty easy to make, and my dad loves them. Apparently, the "uncooked cookies" are actually just chocolate macaroons.
To the point: I made the chocolate macaroons and they are apparently very good (I haven't tried them yet).
Uncooked Cookies:
You Will Need:
2 cups of brown sugar
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup of shortening
3 cups oatmeal (oats)
1 1/2 cups coconut
4 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
#1: Bring brown sugar, milk, and shortening to a boil.
#2: Pour mixture over oats, cocoa, coconut, and vanilla. Stir well.
#3: Drop by teaspoons (balls) on waxed paper so they don't stick.
#4: Let cool until solid. Then, refrigerate.
That's your recipe of the day.
Keep reading, I'll keep blogging,
Becca the baker.
If I haven't mentioned this before, my late grandmother (Grandma "D") was really into cooking and baking. She was a girl so she kind of had to be, though. Anyways, before she died, her and my aunt Mel compiled a cookbook of all of her recipes, to give to each one of her kids. Inside, are recipes using chicken, soups, salads, ect. But, mostly it's all about the sweets. She raised four boys, so I can understand.
I've been trying to very slowly work my way through the cookies and squares section. When you look at the cookbook, truthfully, it's a little overwhelming.I mostly pull out the cookbook when my dad or brother asks me to.
I was looking through it one day, and I saw a recipe for "uncooked cookies". I thought that it would be pretty easy to make, and my dad loves them. Apparently, the "uncooked cookies" are actually just chocolate macaroons.
To the point: I made the chocolate macaroons and they are apparently very good (I haven't tried them yet).
Uncooked Cookies:
You Will Need:
2 cups of brown sugar
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup of shortening
3 cups oatmeal (oats)
1 1/2 cups coconut
4 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
#1: Bring brown sugar, milk, and shortening to a boil.
#2: Pour mixture over oats, cocoa, coconut, and vanilla. Stir well.
#3: Drop by teaspoons (balls) on waxed paper so they don't stick.
#4: Let cool until solid. Then, refrigerate.
That's your recipe of the day.
Keep reading, I'll keep blogging,
Becca the baker.
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Candy Cups
Hola!
Today I am going to give to you a super easy recipe. I have made these candies before. They take like 10 minutes, only need two ingredients and are great little snacks.
You Will need:
White chocolate
Macadamia nuts ( sliced, chopped, whatever you want)
This recipe doesn't really have exact measurements or instructions. Basically,
#1: Pour the white chocolate chips into a microwaveable-safe bowl.
#2: Pour some macadamia nuts into the bowl as well. Preferably less than the chocolate.
#3: Microwave the mixture until the chocolate is melted ( microwave 30 sec. Microwave by 15 sec each time on). Be sure to stir occasionally.
#4: Drop spoons of the mixture into cupcake cups. Let cool until hard.
Becca.
Today I am going to give to you a super easy recipe. I have made these candies before. They take like 10 minutes, only need two ingredients and are great little snacks.
You Will need:
White chocolate
Macadamia nuts ( sliced, chopped, whatever you want)
This recipe doesn't really have exact measurements or instructions. Basically,
#1: Pour the white chocolate chips into a microwaveable-safe bowl.
#2: Pour some macadamia nuts into the bowl as well. Preferably less than the chocolate.
#3: Microwave the mixture until the chocolate is melted ( microwave 30 sec. Microwave by 15 sec each time on). Be sure to stir occasionally.
Becca.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Taj Mahal of Cupcakes
Hello there,
So, I recently discovered that I had a marble cake mix at the back of my pantry. My sister Sophie is going crazy and will not stop bugging me until I bake cookies. I decided to make cupcakes though. Of pure marble. But... She still won't shut up even though she likes the cupcakes I made.
Although, this is not about my persistent sister, it is about my cupcakes. I really liked how they turned out.
I have never made marble cupcakes before, but it's basically the same as a marble cake. I found a new way to way to ice cupcakes.
I used the large round decorating tip and made a "curly-Q". It's a fast way of icing a cupcake.
Tip: Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top for a dash of flavour.
Keep on reading,
Becca.
So, I recently discovered that I had a marble cake mix at the back of my pantry. My sister Sophie is going crazy and will not stop bugging me until I bake cookies. I decided to make cupcakes though. Of pure marble. But... She still won't shut up even though she likes the cupcakes I made.
Although, this is not about my persistent sister, it is about my cupcakes. I really liked how they turned out.
I have never made marble cupcakes before, but it's basically the same as a marble cake. I found a new way to way to ice cupcakes.
I used the large round decorating tip and made a "curly-Q". It's a fast way of icing a cupcake.
Keep on reading,
Becca.
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Christmas (in advanced)
Hellooooo,
So, I'm over at my grandparent's house for a sleep over. Every year me and my grandma make cookies for the whole family for Christmas. This year we want to go all out.
My sister Tessa lent Grandma her mix master. I have my own but we prefer to do baking over here. This machine makes everything easier so:
COOKIES!!!!!!!!
We think that we are gonna start baking in November. We will then freeze the cookies and other blissfully delicious items and take them out when it's Christmas (unless my family finds them). That way, we won't have to do insane amounts of baking when Christmas comes.
We have compiled a list of must have desserts.
They are:
Mint Squares
Candy Cane Cookies
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Skor Bars
Nut Squares (perhaps)
and anything else. If any of my family members have any suggestions, please leave a comment below.
I will most definetly post every recipe on this list, and then some.
So keep reading, and keep cooking!!
Becca.
So, I'm over at my grandparent's house for a sleep over. Every year me and my grandma make cookies for the whole family for Christmas. This year we want to go all out.
My sister Tessa lent Grandma her mix master. I have my own but we prefer to do baking over here. This machine makes everything easier so:
COOKIES!!!!!!!!
We think that we are gonna start baking in November. We will then freeze the cookies and other blissfully delicious items and take them out when it's Christmas (unless my family finds them). That way, we won't have to do insane amounts of baking when Christmas comes.
We have compiled a list of must have desserts.
They are:
Mint Squares
Candy Cane Cookies
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Skor Bars
Nut Squares (perhaps)
and anything else. If any of my family members have any suggestions, please leave a comment below.
I will most definetly post every recipe on this list, and then some.
So keep reading, and keep cooking!!
Becca.
Monday, 12 September 2011
Shortbread.
Hola,
So, I can't believe this, but I forgot to blog when I made a new cookie. I'm so sorry.
Sometime, I made a batch of shortbread cookies. I love shortbread. mine was a little to floury, but you can always try it. The ones I made taste a little more like sugar cookies, so, you should probably just buy shortbread instead. It's still fun to make. And remember, icing makes everything better.
Shortbread
You Will Need:
1 cup Butter
3/4 cups Firmly packed Brown sugar
2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
Directions:
Step #1: Cream Butter in large bowl.
Step #2: Add sugar and beat until blended.
Step #3: Gradually add flour and beat until blended.
Step #4: With hands, work any flour remaining at the bottom of the bowl into the dough.
*Note: Dough will be very crumbly.
Step #5: Form dough into two balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Step #6: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Do not butter cookie sheets.
Step #7: Take one ball out of the refrigerator and roll on a lightly floured surface. It helps if you flour the rolling pin.
Step #8: Cut into desired shapes. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light golden. Cooking time will vary on how big your cookies are.
Step #9: Cool on racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
So, that's your inexpensive cooking lesson for the day.
I shall keep you posted,
Becca.
So, I can't believe this, but I forgot to blog when I made a new cookie. I'm so sorry.
Sometime, I made a batch of shortbread cookies. I love shortbread. mine was a little to floury, but you can always try it. The ones I made taste a little more like sugar cookies, so, you should probably just buy shortbread instead. It's still fun to make. And remember, icing makes everything better.
Shortbread
You Will Need:
1 cup Butter
3/4 cups Firmly packed Brown sugar
2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
Directions:
Step #1: Cream Butter in large bowl.
Step #2: Add sugar and beat until blended.
Step #3: Gradually add flour and beat until blended.
Step #4: With hands, work any flour remaining at the bottom of the bowl into the dough.
*Note: Dough will be very crumbly.
Step #5: Form dough into two balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Step #6: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Do not butter cookie sheets.
Step #7: Take one ball out of the refrigerator and roll on a lightly floured surface. It helps if you flour the rolling pin.
Step #8: Cut into desired shapes. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light golden. Cooking time will vary on how big your cookies are.
Step #9: Cool on racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
So, that's your inexpensive cooking lesson for the day.
I shall keep you posted,
Becca.
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Help!!!
Hi,
I am in need of help. My sister Sophie's birthday was yestreday. It was fun. Anyways, I am gonna bake for her birthday, but I don't know what to bake!
I am trying to decide between my famous chocolate chip cookies ( which she loves!!! ) , or should I make brownies?
If you have a preference, please leave a comment below.
Becca.
I am in need of help. My sister Sophie's birthday was yestreday. It was fun. Anyways, I am gonna bake for her birthday, but I don't know what to bake!
I am trying to decide between my famous chocolate chip cookies ( which she loves!!! ) , or should I make brownies?
If you have a preference, please leave a comment below.
Becca.
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Pasta Salad
Hello my friends,
Today, I am posting the BEST possible recipe in the world. It is indeed, the recipe for my mother's famous pasta salad. It's delicious and really easy to make.
You Will Need:
- Half of a 900g bag of Penne pasta
-1/2 cup Olive oil (not vegetable oil)
-1/3 cup of lemon juice (shake before pouring)
- 4 large cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
- 1 whole cucumber
- 1 large red onion
-1/2 a tub of feta cheese
INSTRUCIONS
#1: Cook pasta in large pot. When done, drain the pasta through the colander. Rinse the pasta in cold water. Drain pasta.
#2: In a measuring cup, stir together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper. Let sit.
#3: Cut cucumber into halves (Cut down the middle, then slice). Set aside.
#4: Slice onion (cut in half, then slice).
#5: Dice feta cheese.
#6: Mix in pot; pasta, dressing, cucumber, onion, and cheese. If desired, add cherry tomatoes. STIR REALLY WELL.
Hope You enjoy it!
Becca.
Today, I am posting the BEST possible recipe in the world. It is indeed, the recipe for my mother's famous pasta salad. It's delicious and really easy to make.
You Will Need:
- Half of a 900g bag of Penne pasta
-1/2 cup Olive oil (not vegetable oil)
-1/3 cup of lemon juice (shake before pouring)
- 4 large cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
- 1 whole cucumber
- 1 large red onion
-1/2 a tub of feta cheese
INSTRUCIONS
#1: Cook pasta in large pot. When done, drain the pasta through the colander. Rinse the pasta in cold water. Drain pasta.
#2: In a measuring cup, stir together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper. Let sit.
#3: Cut cucumber into halves (Cut down the middle, then slice). Set aside.
#4: Slice onion (cut in half, then slice).
#5: Dice feta cheese.
#6: Mix in pot; pasta, dressing, cucumber, onion, and cheese. If desired, add cherry tomatoes. STIR REALLY WELL.
Hope You enjoy it!
Becca.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Vanilla Butter Cream
Hello, Hello, Hello,
So, I was so happy that I finally found a recipe for vanilla butter cream!!!!!
Vanilla butter cream is basically the icing they use to dirty ice a cake. Yum!
Vanilla Butter Cream:
You will need:
- 3/4 cups of soft butter
- 4 cups of icing sugar
- 1/3 cup of milk
- 2 tsp. of vanilla
#1: In bowl, beat butter until fluffy.
#2: Beat in sugar alternately of milk, making 3 additions of sugar and two of milk.
#3: Beat in Vanilla.
That's it for today.
Later,
P.S. This stuff tastes delicious on a chocolate cake.
So, I was so happy that I finally found a recipe for vanilla butter cream!!!!!
Vanilla butter cream is basically the icing they use to dirty ice a cake. Yum!
Vanilla Butter Cream:
You will need:
- 3/4 cups of soft butter
- 4 cups of icing sugar
- 1/3 cup of milk
- 2 tsp. of vanilla
#1: In bowl, beat butter until fluffy.
#2: Beat in sugar alternately of milk, making 3 additions of sugar and two of milk.
#3: Beat in Vanilla.
That's it for today.
Later,
P.S. This stuff tastes delicious on a chocolate cake.
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Oatmeal Cookies
Hey,
So, I was thinking for a while now that I should make oatmeal cookies. I knew that my mom had a couple recipes, so I thought I would dig 'em up! Sadly, I didn't make mom's cookies.
I ended up making a recipe from this cookbook my aunt Mel gave me ( Magnificent cookies cookbook).
It's filled with all sorts of awesome cookie recipes. This is the first time I used it. Same goes for my amazing new mix master!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, even though I'm psyched about my new mix-master, I'm gonna get on to the recipe.
You Will Need:
- 1 cup of butter
- 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs.
- 1 tsp. of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1 cup of flour
- 4 cups of quick cooking oatmeal
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
#1: Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter cookie sheets.
#2: Cream butter. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
#3: Add eggs, vanilla, and honey. Mix in well.
#4: In separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
#5: Gradually blend dry and creamed mixtures together, until dough is mixed.
#6: Drop by tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets ( you may want to push them down a bit to make them flat).
#7: Bake for 12-14 min.
#8: EAT!!!
The cookies are pretty good. I hope you enjoy them!
Becca.
So, I was thinking for a while now that I should make oatmeal cookies. I knew that my mom had a couple recipes, so I thought I would dig 'em up! Sadly, I didn't make mom's cookies.
I ended up making a recipe from this cookbook my aunt Mel gave me ( Magnificent cookies cookbook).
It's filled with all sorts of awesome cookie recipes. This is the first time I used it. Same goes for my amazing new mix master!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, even though I'm psyched about my new mix-master, I'm gonna get on to the recipe.
You Will Need:
- 1 cup of butter
- 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs.
- 1 tsp. of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1 cup of flour
- 4 cups of quick cooking oatmeal
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
#1: Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter cookie sheets.
#2: Cream butter. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
#3: Add eggs, vanilla, and honey. Mix in well.
#4: In separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
#5: Gradually blend dry and creamed mixtures together, until dough is mixed.
#6: Drop by tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets ( you may want to push them down a bit to make them flat).
#7: Bake for 12-14 min.
#8: EAT!!!
The cookies are pretty good. I hope you enjoy them!
Becca.
Monday, 25 July 2011
Chocolate Mousse
Hello my friends,
Okay, so I know that I haven't been blogging twice a week and I'm sorry. But, last week I went camping in Algonquin with my dad and sister. I had alot of fun. We just got back yesterday. If my dad picks up a few things for me, I am going to make for you today:
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
You will need:
36+ Milk chocolate HERSHEY"S KISSES
15 regular sized marshmallows
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup of cold whipping cream
#1: Remove wrappers from chocolates.
#2: Combine marshmallows and milk in small saucepan. Cook over low heat stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
#3: Pour 1/3 cup of mixture into medium bowl; stir in almond extract. Set aside.
#4: To remaining mixture add 36 chocolates; return to low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate has melted. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
#5: Beat whipping cream in small bowl until stiff. Fold 1 cup of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Gradually fold remaining whipped cream into reserved mixture.
#6: Fill parfait glasses 3/4 full with chocolate mousse. Spoon reserved marshmallow mixture on top. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours.
Well, that's it for today I hope it comes out well. This is sort of tricky.
Remember: Cooking is all about experimenting. And timing.
Becca.
Okay, so I know that I haven't been blogging twice a week and I'm sorry. But, last week I went camping in Algonquin with my dad and sister. I had alot of fun. We just got back yesterday. If my dad picks up a few things for me, I am going to make for you today:
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
You will need:
36+ Milk chocolate HERSHEY"S KISSES
15 regular sized marshmallows
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup of cold whipping cream
#1: Remove wrappers from chocolates.
#2: Combine marshmallows and milk in small saucepan. Cook over low heat stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
#3: Pour 1/3 cup of mixture into medium bowl; stir in almond extract. Set aside.
#4: To remaining mixture add 36 chocolates; return to low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate has melted. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
#5: Beat whipping cream in small bowl until stiff. Fold 1 cup of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Gradually fold remaining whipped cream into reserved mixture.
#6: Fill parfait glasses 3/4 full with chocolate mousse. Spoon reserved marshmallow mixture on top. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours.
Well, that's it for today I hope it comes out well. This is sort of tricky.
Remember: Cooking is all about experimenting. And timing.
Becca.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Green Onions
Hey Peoples,
So, I don't know if you know this about me, but I love green onions. They are great. I find that you can use them in a lot of recipes, like: anything to do with pastas, eggs, salads, etc.
I love green onions because they have a real burst of flavour when you bite into it. I use them in everything.
Here are some food I have used green onions in.
The point is, it's really easy to alter or add to a recipe, and besides, cooking is all about experimenting and what tastes good to you.
-Becca.
So, I don't know if you know this about me, but I love green onions. They are great. I find that you can use them in a lot of recipes, like: anything to do with pastas, eggs, salads, etc.
I love green onions because they have a real burst of flavour when you bite into it. I use them in everything.
Here are some food I have used green onions in.
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| Fettuccine Alfredo. |
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| Tuna Helper. |
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| Creamy Carbonara. |
-Becca.
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Deep Dish Brownies
Hey Peoples,
I Know that I had not blogged twice last week. BUT, in my defense, I did bake on Thursday. I just didn't get around to blogging about it.
On Thursday, I made my Aunt Mel's Deep Dish Brownies (It's really just fancy talk for huge and super delicious). I don't think I have gotten the baking time down just right.
* Did You Know: Brownies keep cooking a little after you take them out of the oven.
Well, Anyways here are some pictures.
A great way to top off your brownie is with whipped cream. Mmmmmmm.
Love ya,
Becca.
I Know that I had not blogged twice last week. BUT, in my defense, I did bake on Thursday. I just didn't get around to blogging about it.
On Thursday, I made my Aunt Mel's Deep Dish Brownies (It's really just fancy talk for huge and super delicious). I don't think I have gotten the baking time down just right.
* Did You Know: Brownies keep cooking a little after you take them out of the oven.
Well, Anyways here are some pictures.
Love ya,
Becca.
Sunday, 3 July 2011
Black and White
Hey Peoples,
*SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER!!!*
This morning I realized how bored I am going to be during the summer. I have decided to try and bake and cook and blog at least twice a week. today, since I finally have sugar back in my pantry, I made cupcakes.
*NOTE: This recipe is from my grandma who got it from a really old cookbook that was falling apart.
Grandma's White Cake Recipe
You Will Need: - 2 Cups of Flour
- 3 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of shortening (butter) *
- 1 1/4 cups of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 cup of milk
#1: Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together.
#2: Cream shortening in a different bowl: add sugar gradually, beating well between additions.
#3: Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
#4: Stir in vanilla.
#5: Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry. Blend well.
#6: Pour into floured or lined pans.
#7: Bake for 20-25 mins, at 350 degrees F. for cupcakes, makes 2 dozen, medium sized.
#8: Frost as desired.
Now, I like to add a little chocolate to make the "black and White" cakes. before baking I put on top of each cupcake some chocolate chips ( the more the merrier!) push them down with your finger so that they are covered with batter. Bake. Frost with chocolate icing.
Becca.
*SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER!!!*
This morning I realized how bored I am going to be during the summer. I have decided to try and bake and cook and blog at least twice a week. today, since I finally have sugar back in my pantry, I made cupcakes.
*NOTE: This recipe is from my grandma who got it from a really old cookbook that was falling apart.
Grandma's White Cake Recipe
You Will Need: - 2 Cups of Flour
- 3 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of shortening (butter) *
- 1 1/4 cups of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 cup of milk
#1: Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together.
#2: Cream shortening in a different bowl: add sugar gradually, beating well between additions.
#3: Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
#4: Stir in vanilla.
#5: Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry. Blend well.
#6: Pour into floured or lined pans.
#7: Bake for 20-25 mins, at 350 degrees F. for cupcakes, makes 2 dozen, medium sized.
#8: Frost as desired.
Now, I like to add a little chocolate to make the "black and White" cakes. before baking I put on top of each cupcake some chocolate chips ( the more the merrier!) push them down with your finger so that they are covered with batter. Bake. Frost with chocolate icing.
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| Bad picture showing the inside of the good cupcake. |
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Saturday, 28 May 2011
croissant
Hey Peoples,
So this morning for breakfast I had a chocolate croissant. Homemade. I just buy the croissants from the store though, because they are insanely hard to bake!!!!! BUT... they are really yummy. Still. Then, I melt chocolate chips (preferably milk chocolate) in the microwave for 40 seconds (give or take). Then drizzle the chocolate over the croissants. Presto!!
Love ya,
Becca.
So this morning for breakfast I had a chocolate croissant. Homemade. I just buy the croissants from the store though, because they are insanely hard to bake!!!!! BUT... they are really yummy. Still. Then, I melt chocolate chips (preferably milk chocolate) in the microwave for 40 seconds (give or take). Then drizzle the chocolate over the croissants. Presto!!
Love ya,
Monday, 16 May 2011
Make your own pizza night!!
Hey Peoples,
Tonight my Dad was really tired so he asked if we could make our own dinner. I love "make your own dinner" night Because I get to eat what I want. Tonight I was torn between making pasta or pizza. We had a bunch of stuff left over from make your own pizza night, so I amde pizza. I just made it on pita bread.
Now, with pizza you don't need a recipe, but here's what I put on my pizza:
- Pita Bread for the dough
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Approximately 3 Sliced Mushrooms
- 3 Basil Leaves
Note: Theese measurments are for two pizzas
Now I hope I don't need to tell you how to make this pizza, but here's a really cool trick I learned for cutting up basil leaves.
#1: Layer the basil leaves on top of each other.
#2: Roll up the layered leaves the short way (horizontally).
#3: Thinly slice the rolled up basil to give you nice even strips.
This technique is perfect for dishes like pizza or casserole.
That is how you cut basil. That's probably it for today.
Love ya,
Becca.
Tonight my Dad was really tired so he asked if we could make our own dinner. I love "make your own dinner" night Because I get to eat what I want. Tonight I was torn between making pasta or pizza. We had a bunch of stuff left over from make your own pizza night, so I amde pizza. I just made it on pita bread.
Now, with pizza you don't need a recipe, but here's what I put on my pizza:
- Pita Bread for the dough
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Approximately 3 Sliced Mushrooms
- 3 Basil Leaves
Note: Theese measurments are for two pizzas
Now I hope I don't need to tell you how to make this pizza, but here's a really cool trick I learned for cutting up basil leaves.
#1: Layer the basil leaves on top of each other.
#2: Roll up the layered leaves the short way (horizontally).
#3: Thinly slice the rolled up basil to give you nice even strips.
This technique is perfect for dishes like pizza or casserole.
That is how you cut basil. That's probably it for today.
Love ya,
Becca.
Chocolate Chip Heaven
Hi Peoples,
Yesterday I was Baking (finally)! I have a real passion for baking, but since I started this blog, I have found I have a real passion for cooking too. But I do love baking!
Anyways, I have been told that I bake the BEST chocolate chip cookies. I personally, think that there is too much butter in them.
I haven't quite got the baking part right. Now, I got this recipe from my mom. She was a great cook! I think all moms are awesome cooks. It comes with the job! I am not telling you my not-so-secret recipe though. I say that if you bake often enough, you can find the perfect recipe and call that your secret recipe.
Now, I need to go and eat some cookies before they are all gone!!
Love Ya,
Becca.
Yesterday I was Baking (finally)! I have a real passion for baking, but since I started this blog, I have found I have a real passion for cooking too. But I do love baking!
Anyways, I have been told that I bake the BEST chocolate chip cookies. I personally, think that there is too much butter in them.
I haven't quite got the baking part right. Now, I got this recipe from my mom. She was a great cook! I think all moms are awesome cooks. It comes with the job! I am not telling you my not-so-secret recipe though. I say that if you bake often enough, you can find the perfect recipe and call that your secret recipe.
Now, I need to go and eat some cookies before they are all gone!!
Love Ya,
Becca.
Friday, 13 May 2011
Photos
Hey peoples,
I am astonished. Today we took the pictures at school for the yearbook (groups and clubs). I missed like my entire science period!! Yay!!! I am apparently in 5 groups at school. 5!!!! I do kindergarten helpers, student council, We day team, cantors, and silver birch reading. The funny thing is I didn't even realize. Last year I was in 0 clubs. I don't have an immediate group of friends so I didn't really like recess that much, and I would do anything to stay in. But I actually started to like doing them. It's kinda funny.
Whatever.
Whatever.
Night,
Becca
Ratatouille
F.Y.I. I am writing this in present tense of last night. I didn't even have time to start a blog last night.
Hey Peoples,
So, as usual, I am over at my grandma's house for my weekly sleepover. Tonight we had ratatouille and pasta. I am not gonna bother posting a pic because it is a really bad pic. Ratatouille is a french dish normally served with pasta or bread. It was a tough call because I love pasta and bread so much. Anyways. Ratatouille is baisically layers of vegetables in a tomato sauce all cooked in the oven with melted cheese on the top (mozzarella preferably). I must say: It was weird. It was good... but weird. Grandma asked me if I have ever had ratatouille before. I said that I haven't but I've seen the movie. OK. Totally off topic here but, I love that movie because it's all about cooking!!!! I see myself as the rat because he is loves to cook. I am now going to stop going on and on about ratatouille.
Love ya,
Becca
Hey Peoples,
So, as usual, I am over at my grandma's house for my weekly sleepover. Tonight we had ratatouille and pasta. I am not gonna bother posting a pic because it is a really bad pic. Ratatouille is a french dish normally served with pasta or bread. It was a tough call because I love pasta and bread so much. Anyways. Ratatouille is baisically layers of vegetables in a tomato sauce all cooked in the oven with melted cheese on the top (mozzarella preferably). I must say: It was weird. It was good... but weird. Grandma asked me if I have ever had ratatouille before. I said that I haven't but I've seen the movie. OK. Totally off topic here but, I love that movie because it's all about cooking!!!! I see myself as the rat because he is loves to cook. I am now going to stop going on and on about ratatouille.
Love ya,
Becca
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
1,2,3...Pesto!!!!!!
Hi,
I had no time to blog last night. I had to get ready for my track meet. But I took a picture!!
The fam was having kebobs last night. I didn't reallly want to eat that. So I made pasta for me-self. I was originally just gonna put some butter on it and lots of cheese, but I then saw that we had in our cupbord...
PESTO!!!!!! I <3 pesto. So I decide to make fettucinni and pesto. It was delicious.
Here's how I simply made it.
You will need:
- Fettucinni (will work with any pasta though)
- Pesto from a jar.
- Large pot
- Strainer or colander.
#1: Fill large pot with water. Bring to a boil.
#2: Once water is boiling drop the pasta in. Best way is to hold pasta in clump in pot and let go, so it all evens out.
#3: Cook pasta. start tasting the pasta after 5 min. (I like mine soft but chewy through the center. In Italy they call this al dente, meaning: to the tooth.)
#4: Strain the pasta in a colander or strainer. Do not rinse the pasta.
#5: Once strained, pour in and stir the pesto.
#6: Viola!! It is done and tasty!!!!
I had no time to blog last night. I had to get ready for my track meet. But I took a picture!!
The fam was having kebobs last night. I didn't reallly want to eat that. So I made pasta for me-self. I was originally just gonna put some butter on it and lots of cheese, but I then saw that we had in our cupbord...
PESTO!!!!!! I <3 pesto. So I decide to make fettucinni and pesto. It was delicious.
Here's how I simply made it.
You will need:
- Fettucinni (will work with any pasta though)
- Pesto from a jar.
- Large pot
- Strainer or colander.
#1: Fill large pot with water. Bring to a boil.
#2: Once water is boiling drop the pasta in. Best way is to hold pasta in clump in pot and let go, so it all evens out.
#3: Cook pasta. start tasting the pasta after 5 min. (I like mine soft but chewy through the center. In Italy they call this al dente, meaning: to the tooth.)
#4: Strain the pasta in a colander or strainer. Do not rinse the pasta.
#5: Once strained, pour in and stir the pesto.
#6: Viola!! It is done and tasty!!!!
Saturday, 7 May 2011
Homework
BLEEEAAAHHHH!!!!!!!
I am right now at my BFF ( sorry I used that horrible air-head-like term) Abby's house and am helping her with homework. I repeat: BBBBBLLLLEEEEAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not really that much of a help because she takes french emersation ( I have NO IDEA how to spell it.) and I am failing french at my school so I am really just over here because I am bored. I am gonna go and make up a blog for Abby. It's gonna be called Random Thoughts of a Nobody. It's a cool title. Check it out.
Love ya,
Becca.
P.S. I can't wait untill Mother's Day!!!( Ironically) Tessa and Matt are comin over for dinner with the grandparents and fam.
I am right now at my BFF ( sorry I used that horrible air-head-like term) Abby's house and am helping her with homework. I repeat: BBBBBLLLLEEEEAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not really that much of a help because she takes french emersation ( I have NO IDEA how to spell it.) and I am failing french at my school so I am really just over here because I am bored. I am gonna go and make up a blog for Abby. It's gonna be called Random Thoughts of a Nobody. It's a cool title. Check it out.
Love ya,
Becca.
P.S. I can't wait untill Mother's Day!!!( Ironically) Tessa and Matt are comin over for dinner with the grandparents and fam.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Happy Birthday Tessa!!!!
Hey Peoples,
First of all: I would like to dedicate to days blog to... My sister Tessa because it is her birthday( Day of Narcissism ) and she is extravagant!!! For Tessa's Birthday we had dinner at my Grandma's house. She is a great home style cook, and made lemon pasta for Tessa's big day. I love lemon pasta it is truly wonderful. It's the subtle hints of the garlic, onion, lemon, and Parmesan that make this dish as simple and delicious as it sounds. I don't quite have the exact recipe from my Grandma, but her is what I picked up:
You Will Need:
Some Onion
Some Garlic
Some Fettuccine
A Lemon
LOTS of Parmesan Cheese
P.S. This is not the fancy way of saying it.
#1: Chop The onion into small pieces. Crush the garlic. Shred off the skin of the lemon. Shred the parm.
#2: Fry the onion and garlic in a sauce pan. once fried, add in the skin of the lemon. Fry and stir.
#3: Cook the pasta. I hope you know how to do that.
#4: Once everything is cooked and fried, mix it all up in a warm bowl.
#5: mix the Parm in with the pasta really well.
#6: Serve with pride.
I hope this sorta helped you out or gave you some cool ideas.
Remember: Cooking is all experimenting and what tastes good to you.
Love ya,
Becca
P.S. Thank you to Uncle John for giving us his recipe for lemon pasta. You Rock!!!
First of all: I would like to dedicate to days blog to... My sister Tessa because it is her birthday( Day of Narcissism ) and she is extravagant!!! For Tessa's Birthday we had dinner at my Grandma's house. She is a great home style cook, and made lemon pasta for Tessa's big day. I love lemon pasta it is truly wonderful. It's the subtle hints of the garlic, onion, lemon, and Parmesan that make this dish as simple and delicious as it sounds. I don't quite have the exact recipe from my Grandma, but her is what I picked up:
You Will Need:
Some Onion
Some Garlic
Some Fettuccine
A Lemon
LOTS of Parmesan Cheese
P.S. This is not the fancy way of saying it.
#1: Chop The onion into small pieces. Crush the garlic. Shred off the skin of the lemon. Shred the parm.
#2: Fry the onion and garlic in a sauce pan. once fried, add in the skin of the lemon. Fry and stir.
#3: Cook the pasta. I hope you know how to do that.
#4: Once everything is cooked and fried, mix it all up in a warm bowl.
#5: mix the Parm in with the pasta really well.
#6: Serve with pride.
I hope this sorta helped you out or gave you some cool ideas.
Remember: Cooking is all experimenting and what tastes good to you.
Love ya,
Becca
P.S. Thank you to Uncle John for giving us his recipe for lemon pasta. You Rock!!!
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Special Tribute To Gala Darling
Hey Peoples,
Today we had this folk dance presentation. They choreographed this number to "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga. It made me think about how much I love the song and the whole message of it.
www.galadarling.com
Hope you enjoy!
Becca.
Today we had this folk dance presentation. They choreographed this number to "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga. It made me think about how much I love the song and the whole message of it.
www.galadarling.com
Hope you enjoy!
Becca.
Monday, 2 May 2011
Havarti
Hey,
First thing is first: I LOVE CHEESE!!!!! I made the best sandwich for lunch today. I has Iceberge lettuce, Havarti cheese, Mayonaise, Butter (of course) and roasted sliced chicken. It looks and tastes awesome.
Isn't it BEAUTIFUL???
Love you guys,
Becca.
First thing is first: I LOVE CHEESE!!!!! I made the best sandwich for lunch today. I has Iceberge lettuce, Havarti cheese, Mayonaise, Butter (of course) and roasted sliced chicken. It looks and tastes awesome.
Isn't it BEAUTIFUL???
Love you guys,
Becca.
Sunday, 1 May 2011
I'm an Angel!!
Hey,
Today me and Tessa went to Angel's Diner for brunch. I used to go there all the time when I was in kindergarten. I would go to school in the afternoon, but in the morning, I would go to ballet class and then my grandparents would take me out to breakfast. My sister was SO jealous!!! AHAHA!!!! Anyways, we went there for breakfast... at lunch time. I had The Sunrise Special. I had two scrambled eggs and two pancakes and two slices of toast and two sausages and two strips of bacon and homefries. Tessa had eggs benedict on a RAW english muffin. It was disgusting!!!! EEEEEWWWW!!!!!!! Anyways, now we are hanging with the grandparents. We're probably gonna go soon though. I have to be home for dinner with the Sophie, Jordan, Kevin, Mel, and Kerry.
Keep on laughing,
Becca.
Today me and Tessa went to Angel's Diner for brunch. I used to go there all the time when I was in kindergarten. I would go to school in the afternoon, but in the morning, I would go to ballet class and then my grandparents would take me out to breakfast. My sister was SO jealous!!! AHAHA!!!! Anyways, we went there for breakfast... at lunch time. I had The Sunrise Special. I had two scrambled eggs and two pancakes and two slices of toast and two sausages and two strips of bacon and homefries. Tessa had eggs benedict on a RAW english muffin. It was disgusting!!!! EEEEEWWWW!!!!!!! Anyways, now we are hanging with the grandparents. We're probably gonna go soon though. I have to be home for dinner with the Sophie, Jordan, Kevin, Mel, and Kerry.
Keep on laughing,
Becca.
Thursday, 28 April 2011
Cheating
Hey peoples,
So I am right now over at my grandma's house. For dinner tonight I had tuna helper. I am ashamed to say that I cheated and cooked it... from a box. I am sorry. But I did try it with green onions and it was really good. The tuna helper is au gratin flavored. Basically, it's just fancy mac and cheese though. I am watching this William and Kate royal wedding warm up thing of Charles and Diana's wedding and Princess Diana's train on her dress is 25 FEET LONG!!!!!!! Things like this just freak me out!!!!!! I have no idea why. Anyways, here is a picture of the meal I made today.
So I am right now over at my grandma's house. For dinner tonight I had tuna helper. I am ashamed to say that I cheated and cooked it... from a box. I am sorry. But I did try it with green onions and it was really good. The tuna helper is au gratin flavored. Basically, it's just fancy mac and cheese though. I am watching this William and Kate royal wedding warm up thing of Charles and Diana's wedding and Princess Diana's train on her dress is 25 FEET LONG!!!!!!! Things like this just freak me out!!!!!! I have no idea why. Anyways, here is a picture of the meal I made today.
Love ya,
Becca
Monday, 25 April 2011
Important Event
Mark your calendars!
Becca Dallaire has just (attempted to) made her first over-easy egg!!! I have no idea if I actually did it properly though. Haha!! My breakfast today was an over-easy egg and two slices of 3 year old cheddar on a toasted English muffin with butter. It's pretty darn good if I may say so myself. It is very messy though, because I "broke the yoke". Well the cheese has melted off of heat so It's probably getting cold. I got to go eat.
Becca.
Becca Dallaire has just (attempted to) made her first over-easy egg!!! I have no idea if I actually did it properly though. Haha!! My breakfast today was an over-easy egg and two slices of 3 year old cheddar on a toasted English muffin with butter. It's pretty darn good if I may say so myself. It is very messy though, because I "broke the yoke". Well the cheese has melted off of heat so It's probably getting cold. I got to go eat.
Becca.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Easter Dinner
Hey Peoples,
This is hereby my second post on Easter Sunday of 2011. I suppose it just makes it that much awesomer. I'm hanging out at my grandparent's house for a lovely easter dinner with Grandma, Papa, Tessa, and Matt. I love hanging out with them. The rest of my family is at my dad's house. We here, are having ham, scalloped potatoes, and a whole bunch of veggies. Delicious. I also made a cake for dessert. For dessert we also have coffee cake and jam cake. We have THREE KINDS OF CAKE!!!!!! Knowing Grandma, we'll probably have ice cream too. I got to go eat.
Hoppy Easter!!
Becca.
This is hereby my second post on Easter Sunday of 2011. I suppose it just makes it that much awesomer. I'm hanging out at my grandparent's house for a lovely easter dinner with Grandma, Papa, Tessa, and Matt. I love hanging out with them. The rest of my family is at my dad's house. We here, are having ham, scalloped potatoes, and a whole bunch of veggies. Delicious. I also made a cake for dessert. For dessert we also have coffee cake and jam cake. We have THREE KINDS OF CAKE!!!!!! Knowing Grandma, we'll probably have ice cream too. I got to go eat.
Hoppy Easter!!
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| This is my cake. I'm very proud!!! |
Bunnies!!!
HAPPY EASTER!!!!!
Today I woke up and started searching for eggs. I found so much chocolate!! I swear, it isn't even physically healthy to eat that much chocolate. My dad is awesome because he go me a bunch of white chocolate this year!!! White chocolate is my weakness. Even better, he go me and my siblings some Rheo Thompson chocolate!!! It is the best chocolte company ever. Even better than Rocky Mountain. I have already eaten the ears off my Rheo Thompson White Chocolate bunny!!! Well, I need to go eat some candy!!!
Happy Easter,
Becca.
Today I woke up and started searching for eggs. I found so much chocolate!! I swear, it isn't even physically healthy to eat that much chocolate. My dad is awesome because he go me a bunch of white chocolate this year!!! White chocolate is my weakness. Even better, he go me and my siblings some Rheo Thompson chocolate!!! It is the best chocolte company ever. Even better than Rocky Mountain. I have already eaten the ears off my Rheo Thompson White Chocolate bunny!!! Well, I need to go eat some candy!!!
Happy Easter,
Becca.
Friday, 22 April 2011
PIES! GET YOUR PIES!
Hey Peoples,
Today I went over to Tessa's house!! We made pies...well, cupcakes... well, pies. I don't know.
Here's The recipie for whatever we made today:
You will need:
- Vanilla cupcakes. For best results use silver foil liners.
- 2 cans of vanilla frosting ( We used cream-cheese frosting)
- Yellow Food dye
-1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
-1 cup of each red and blue M&M
#1: Tint all the Vanilla Frosting with 3 or 4 drops of the yellow food dye and the cocoa powder to make a light brown colour for the crust. Spread some of the frosting on the top of the cupcake leaving a 1/4 inch of the cupcake exposed on the outside. For the filling, arrange accordingly like-coloured candies. Do the same with each cupcake.
#2: Spoon the remaining frosting into an icing bag. For the crust, Pipe a bunch of lines on the exposed part of the cupcake. Then, pipe criss-cross lines on top of the candies.
#3: See if people think they are pies or cupcakes. They confused me!
Today I went over to Tessa's house!! We made pies...well, cupcakes... well, pies. I don't know.
Here's The recipie for whatever we made today:
You will need:
- Vanilla cupcakes. For best results use silver foil liners.
- 2 cans of vanilla frosting ( We used cream-cheese frosting)
- Yellow Food dye
-1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
-1 cup of each red and blue M&M
#1: Tint all the Vanilla Frosting with 3 or 4 drops of the yellow food dye and the cocoa powder to make a light brown colour for the crust. Spread some of the frosting on the top of the cupcake leaving a 1/4 inch of the cupcake exposed on the outside. For the filling, arrange accordingly like-coloured candies. Do the same with each cupcake.#2: Spoon the remaining frosting into an icing bag. For the crust, Pipe a bunch of lines on the exposed part of the cupcake. Then, pipe criss-cross lines on top of the candies.
#3: See if people think they are pies or cupcakes. They confused me!
Love ya,
Becca
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Cupcakes!!!!!
Hey Peoples,
I am having a love affair with a cupcake right now. That was my reward for being a "kindergarten lunch helper", at school, this easter. Every time a holiday rolls around the kindergarten helpers in Mrs.Klamming's class get candy. But anyways, cupcakes. I LOVE CUPCAKES. I am now going to post a link to my bible... "What's New Cupcake"
http://www.hellocupcakebook.com/
This book is all about decorating cupcakes. It has tips about piping frosting, making different shapes, coating in sprinkles, and WAY MORE THINGS. 'Tis truly awesome. Check it out. I would suggest first looking at the "April Fool's" section. I got to go check out Gala Darling's blog (www.galadarling.com)
Later,
Becca.
P.S. I didn't win that easter baking basket. BOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am having a love affair with a cupcake right now. That was my reward for being a "kindergarten lunch helper", at school, this easter. Every time a holiday rolls around the kindergarten helpers in Mrs.Klamming's class get candy. But anyways, cupcakes. I LOVE CUPCAKES. I am now going to post a link to my bible... "What's New Cupcake"
http://www.hellocupcakebook.com/
This book is all about decorating cupcakes. It has tips about piping frosting, making different shapes, coating in sprinkles, and WAY MORE THINGS. 'Tis truly awesome. Check it out. I would suggest first looking at the "April Fool's" section. I got to go check out Gala Darling's blog (www.galadarling.com)
Later,
Becca.
P.S. I didn't win that easter baking basket. BOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Easter
Hey Peoples,
I'm up and early so I can go to school. :( This morning I started my day with a lovely boiled egg ( GO EASTER!!! ) and I for some strange reason I dip "soldiers" in the yoke. "Soldiers" are really just cut up strips of bread. Today at school we are having a raffle for themed easter baskets. I want to get the baking one so I can make some egg-celent bakery Items. I got to go. I'll keep you posted. Wish me luck.
Later Peoples,
I'm up and early so I can go to school. :( This morning I started my day with a lovely boiled egg ( GO EASTER!!! ) and I for some strange reason I dip "soldiers" in the yoke. "Soldiers" are really just cut up strips of bread. Today at school we are having a raffle for themed easter baskets. I want to get the baking one so I can make some egg-celent bakery Items. I got to go. I'll keep you posted. Wish me luck.
Later Peoples,
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Cooking In The Kitchen
Hey Peoples,
How's it going? Welcome to my blog of baking, cooking, and thoughts! To those of you who are reading this, THANKYOU!!!!! You rock (like "Meatloaf"). This blog is (what I hope for it to become at least) all about FOOD. I am posting pictures and recipies of all the awesome things I make. Don't fret, I shall try to make them look pretty. I am right now making creamy carbonara. YUM. Bacon+Mushrooms+pasta= Delicious.
Recipe: Creamy Carbonara: You will need:
-Pasta
-Alfredo Sauce ( you can buy a jar at the grocery store or make yourself)
-bacon
-mushrooms
Instructions: Cook the pasta in boiled water for 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender. While pasta is cooking, stir and cook alfredo sauce in a small pot on low heat for suggested time. Fry the bacon and dice. Dice the Mushrooms. When pasta is done, strain it. remove the sauce from the stove. Pour sauce over pasta, mixing if desired. sprinkle the diced bacon and mushrooms over the pasta. Serve proudly.
Will make sure to keep you posted, but I got to go eat my amazing dinner (Eeeeeep!).
Later Peoples.
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