Wallaby Darned So while I’ve been sipping on Melon Agua Fresca, Mango Lassi, Watermelon Frosties, Cantaloupe Agua Fresca and Mint Lassi, Eammon has had a different drink on his mind and in his hand. A couple of weeks ago we had dinner at Outback and Eammon enjoyed a couple of drinks called Wallaby Darned and he loved them so much he asked if I could make them at home. It didn’t take much searching as the recipe was all over the internet. So a quick trip to the store for ingredients and Eammon had his drink in hand. The drink is truly delicious but I have absolutely zero alcohol tolerance so I generally taste two little teaspoons full, adore the taste and get tipsy right away. Think I’ll stick to my sippy drinks and let Eammon enjoy his. Wallaby Darned (A copycat recipe of Outback Steak House’s Wallaby Darned) Put all the ingredients in the blender and process until very smooth. Enjoy!
Cottage Country Style Chelsea Buns There are two kinds of chelsea buns. There’s the traditional British style, which are sweet rolls with a sticky glaze and studded with currants. I’m sure they’re very good, but these aren’t those kind of chelsea buns. These are the kind of chelsea buns that you’ll find in small bakeries and Farmer’s Markets all over cottage country in the central Ontario regions of Muskoka, Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes (and probably beyond, but I can only speak with confidence about this area). For some reason, they’re almost always made loaf shaped. I’m not sure why, but I suspect it may be for practical reasons as bakeries have a lot of loaf pans and loaf-sized plastic bags. This recipe comes from a friend of my Mom. The best part of chelsea buns for me, is to eat them by unrolling them! Summary: These are the chelsea buns that are a staple in cottage areas of central Ontario. Ingredients Instructions Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 35 min | Total time: 2 hours
Caramel Macchiato (Starbuck's Copycat) When I was growing up, there was no such thing as a coffee shop in my hometown, and while I was at college in Panama City going through my first degree program, we only had local coffee shops. There were two in town, and were the perfect little hometown type coffee shops where local musicians came to play, and people congregated inside and shared delicious homemade desserts while playing cards or old board games. When we came to Orlando to go to the University of Central Florida (now the second biggest college in the nation for enrollment), we couldn’t find a little coffee shop anywhere. On every street corner were the popular Starbuck’s, but since my husband and I are both so anti-corporate, when it comes to food anyway, we resisted. However, a former coworker kept raving about how wonderful Caramel Macchiatos from Starbucks were, and how I just had to try one. I have had a deep love for Caramel Macchiatos ever since, but hate the calories and the high price tag. Ingredients Method 1.
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe - Cupcakes and Cutlery Yeah. You read that right. This is called a dump cake. Here is a delicious Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake recipe. You literally just dump things in a baking dish and pop it in the oven. And it is insanely good. It only take a few ingredients to make a cherry pineapple dump cake. Are you ready for the amazing dump cake recipe? Pour a can of crushed pineapple in your baking dish. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the whole thing. It will look like this when you are done. The hardest part of this recipe is melting the butter. You bake it for an hour and it gets all goldeny brown and bubbly. To serve, spoon a heaping portion in to a bowl. Ingredients: 1 can Crushed Pineapple (normal sized can, not a small one – do not drain) 1 can Cherry Pie Filling (Comstock brand is always a good choice. 1 box Cake Mix (Yellow or White) 1 cup butter (margarine only if you have to for allergy reasons – otherwise only use butter!) Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with Pam or other spray oil. You will not be disappointed!!
Homemade Bubble Gum Recipe My daughter asked me the other day if she could have some gum, but after a look, I realized we were all out. Her response was, “Let’s make some then.” Typically, when we are out of something, we can make it ourselves like bread, crackers, and even hot dog buns, but I had no clue if you could make gum. I’ll warn you. Before you get started, set the mood with some music! Homemade Bubble Gum Recipe You will need: Things you probably have on hand: 2 tsp corn syrupPowdered SugarApronRolling PinMeasuring SpoonMixing Bowl (small works fine!) Harder to find items: You can find the following ingredients at stores that sell cake and candy making supplies, such as Michael’s, Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Walmart. 1 TBSP Gum BaseFlavoring (powdered)Food Coloring Gel (optional) How you make it: Are you ready? Place your gum base into a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Next, add the corn syrup and powdered flavoring, then stir into a gooey ball. Recipe Type: Desserts & Candy Serves: 12
Apple and Pear Crisp Recipe : Ina Garten Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Peel, core, and cut the pears and apples into large chunks. For the topping: Combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Place the baking dish on a sheet pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly. 2007, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved Hot Apple Cider {From Scratch} | Amanda's Apron My house smells amazing right now. I love autumn scents and fill my house with them each year with candles and oil plug ins. However, when homemade apple cider is simmering on the stove, I cannot even describe the incredible aroma it produces! This cider is made from scratch, and is quite possibly the best cider I’ve ever had – even better than Starbucks, which is a big deal for me to say! Hot Apple Cider Recipe serves 4-6 7-8 apples I used 3 fuji, 2 honey crisp, 1 gala, & 1 granny smith 1 orange 1/4C brown sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 1 whole nutmeg 1/4t ground cloves zest from 1 lemon 1.5C water Quarter the apples and orange and juice them using a juicer. I love my Jack LaLanne juicer – it’s so easy to use and wasn’t terribly expensive as far as juicers go. Combine the apple juice, orange juice, spices, sugar, lemon zest, and water in a pot and simmer uncovered on medium heat for about one hour. Strain the cinnamon sticks, lemon zest, and nutmeg out and serve hot. It’s like fall in a cup!
Superfood Chocolate Avocado Pudding- Domesticate ME! Today I’m going to tell you about my first kiss, and then we’re going to discuss the similarities between that joyous experience and this Superfood Chocolate Avocado Pudding. You’re welcome! First, a little background. It was late August 1999, and I’d been crushing on this boy, let’s call him “Brad,” all summer. Despite my Winona pixie cut and braces, he seemed to like me too (probably because of my new boobs sparkling personality), and we spent the summer doing the tween mating rituals. You know, group hangs, slow-dancing to Aerosmith, and furiously texting each other on our Nokias. I was obviously determined to kiss this boy for several reasons: 1. This kiss had to happen. Not gonna lie, after almost a month of “courtship,” I started to panic that Brad wasn’t planning to make a move. The scenario was every bit as romantic as you would imagine. I was sitting there, sweating in my sassy Abercrombie ensemble for what felt like hours, before Brad’s arm tightened around me. Ingredients Notes
How To Make Bacon-Peanut Caramel Corn Chocolate Covered Caramel Apples, Yes Gawd! | Fierce Foodie We spent our Halloweens at the church for “Hallelujah Night” so while I don’t have much first-hand experience, candy apple say Fall and incidentally, Halloween. I’ve made caramel apples as a kid with the premade caramel discs found in the produce section. They never really worked out though. On to the recipe: Caramel Apples: 6 small to medium, firm, blemish-free, apples* 4 Tablespoons butter (not margarine + more for parchment paper) 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 can (7 oz) of Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *The favs are Granny Smith (extra tart) and Honeycrisp (sweet and tart) Materials Needed: 6 skewers Heavy bottomed pot Cookie sheet Parchment paper Candy Thermometer Remove stems, allow apples to dry completely and put them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes and until you are ready to dip them. First melt the butter in a saucepan until it browns. Add all other ingredients except vanilla. On to the chocolate…
Edible Gift Idea: The Best Chai Tea Mix! This is one of my absolutely favorite things to give away at the holiday time. It makes a great gift, especially if given with a hand-thrown mug and one of those long, involved novels that are best read in January. (Armchair optional.) It's also great to keep a few batches on hand as hostess or last-minute gifts. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility. The recipe below makes enough Chai to fit into a 1/2 pint canning jar and is easily multiplied out for larger batches. Chai Tea Mix RecipeMakes about 12-16 teabags 12 green cardamom pods1/2 teaspoon whole red peppercorns (optional)1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns1 tablespoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds1/2 teaspoon whole cloves1 4-inch cinnamon stick3 tablespoons chopped candied ginger1/2 cup loose black tea Preheat oven to 350° With a sharp knife, split the cardamom pods in half. Crush spices lightly with a rolling pin or in a mortar and pestle. In a bowl, toss the spices, candied ginger and tea together until blended.