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<span style="font-size: large;"> It's been a while but Recipe Tuesday is back! I gave up chocolate and sweets for Lent and couldn't bare the thought of baking without being able to taste test the recipe. Now that Easter is over and <i>most</i> of the chocolate has been eaten I decided to get back into baking with this Pampered Chef recipe (<a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe_search/recipe.jsp?id=100348" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I have a healthy fear of a few things: spiders, heights, drinking expired milk and baking with egg whites. Not sure what it is but I've never been interested in exploring the world of egg whites or meringues... probably because I'm afraid my peaks will be too soft or too stiff and the entire recipe will be ruined. But thanks to this recipe I'm slowly overcoming my fear.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> There are quite a few steps in this recipe and I used several bowls but it's well worth it. The cupcake is dense yet very moist (due to the melted Lindt ball) and not too sweet. The frosting is buttery soft with just a hint of white chocolate. I found that the recipe makes enough frosting for 24 cupcakes, you could probably cut the recipe in half and still have enough.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>White Chocolate Cupcakes with Truffle Filling </u></b> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 3/4 cups </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">cake</b><span style="font-size: large;"> flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp baking powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2/3 cup whole milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">4 egg whites, room temperature</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">6 tbsp butter, softened</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 sour cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">12 round white chocolate truffles (Lindt balls)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.</b> Preheat oven to 325; place paper liners in wells of muffin pan. Whisk flour and baking powder together, set aside. Combine milk and vanilla extract, set aside. In mixing bowl, beat egg whites on high speed with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. In another bowl beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy; beat in sour cream until smooth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2.</b> On medium speed, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with milk mixture in two additions, mixing until smooth. Whisk in one-third of the egg whites with a whisk. Fold in remaining egg whites using whisk. Using a large scoop, divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. </b> Immediately cut an "X" into top of each cupcake and insert one truffle until it is flush with the top of the cupcake. Cool for at least 30 minutes (truffle will melt into cupcake). </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">6 oz white chocolate for baking (3/4 cup white chocolate chips)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 pkg cream cheese, softened</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup butter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups powdered sugar</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. </b> Place white chocolate in microwave safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Let stand 3 minutes or until slightly cooled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2.</b> In mixing bowl, combine chocolate, cream cheese butter and vanilla and beat on medium speed until well blended. Slowly add powdered sugar; beat well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3.</b> Frost cupcakes. Enjoy! </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">THE TIMING OF
THIS REFRESH.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Q:</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> When will the new color kit be available?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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May 31. The kit will be available through the catalog year. All other new color
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Q:</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> Will colors be retired in My Digital Studio?
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">A:</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> We do not retire colors or products from My Digital Studio. All
retiring colors will stay in your color palette.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Q:</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> Will the new colors be available in My
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">A:</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> Yes. A download will be available on June 1 to add the new colors free
of charge. Watch for additional downloads for accessories in new core colors
after that time.
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">New Color
Cardstock & Pad Kit*</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> (item
132275) $56.95 Includes 10 Classic Stampin' Pads in the new colors and 20
sheets of cardstock (8-1/2" x 11"); 2 each in 10 new colors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Stampin' Write
Marker New Color Kit</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">* (item 130034)
$28.95 Includes markers in the 10 new colors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">*Available May 31st</span></div>
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searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely
clear stamping. And they've found it. We're excited to announce that we now
have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will
be an addition to the stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers.
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pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! As I mentioned last week I'm in need of three sympathy cards this month; here's the second. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I found this card via Pintrest on Karen Aicken's blog, Altered Scrapbooking (<a href="http://www.alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.ca/2012/08/dynamic-duos-challenge-16-sympathy-card.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). I loved everything about her card and CASE'd it using what I had in my stamp room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stamps: </b><i>Thoughts & Prayers</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper:</b><i> Whisper White, Basic Black</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ink:</b><i> StazOn Black</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tools & Accessories:</b> <i>Big Shot, Beautiful Wings embosslit, Finial Press embossing folder, dimensionals</i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-41034916890981833922013-04-02T07:00:00.000-04:002013-04-02T07:00:10.554-04:00Grasshopper Mint Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's recipe is from the blog Six Sister's Stuff (<a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/02/grasshopper-mint-chocolate-cake-mix.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). Aaron is a huge fan of mint chocolate cookies (i.e. Thin Mints) and I couldn't resist giving these a try, especially since the main ingredient is chocolate cake mix! The cookies are soft and the frostings are creamy and delicious but, a little on the rich side (which isn't a bad thing, right?!). Make sure you have a tall glass of milk to wash these down with!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> *Note: I did find that I had way too much mint and chocolate frosting left over at the end of the baking process (I know, what a shame!). I think cutting the original recipe for the frostings in half or baking two batches of cookies would solve the problem. But so would a bowl and a spoon...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Grasshopper Mint Cookies</b></u></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 box Devil's Food cake mix</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.</b> Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup butter, softened</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 cup powdered sugar (I ended up using an additional cup)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp peppermint extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Green food coloring (optional)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> What do you do when you realize Easter is just days away and you haven't sent out cards? Take inventory of your Easter stamp sets and then head to the computer. I took a quick peek on SCS and found CAKath's card (<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1630677" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). Loved the simplicity of her design, especially when I had several cards to make.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> It's hard to tell but the Daffodil layer is actually DSP, not card stock. Because this is a clean and simple card I wanted a little <i>something</i> behind the white layer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stamps:</b> <i>Abundant Hope (retired), Well Versed (retired)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ink:</b> <i>Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, StazOn Black</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper:</b> <i>Whisper White, Daffodil Delight DSP</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's recipe comes from the March 2013 issue of <i>Real Simple</i>. I've made coconut macaroons before (<a href="http://acaseofart.blogspot.com/2012/03/macaroon-cookies.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>) but this has to be the easiest recipe for this delicious cookies that I've seen - it can be done in one bowl with 5 ingredients!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> These little cookies are soft on the inside with the slightest crunch from the baked coconut. And did I mention they're gluten-free?! I had leftover chocolate from a batch of Grasshopper Mint Cookies that I had just made and couldn't resist dipping a few of the cookies in it. Oh. My. (and I thought they couldn't get any better!).</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">3 large egg whites</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 up white sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 14oz package sweetened shredded coconut (about 5 cups)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! It's always unfortunate when you have to make sympathy cards and this month I'm in need of three... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I loved atsamom's "Pink and Brown Thoughts" card over at SCS (<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2249223" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>) and decided to CASE it using what I had in my stamp room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stamps:</b> <i>Thoughts & Prayers</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper: </b><i>Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, Soft Suede DSP</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ink: </b><i>Soft Suede</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tools & Accessories:</b> <i>Big Shot, Beautiful Wings emboss lit, scallop edge border punch, dimensionals</i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-78292393767656577352013-03-19T07:00:00.000-04:002013-03-19T07:00:02.448-04:00Reverse Masking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Watch as Brandi from <i>Stampin' Up!</i> takes you through the reverse masking technique.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-66174755124234800022013-03-15T07:00:00.000-04:002013-03-15T07:00:12.612-04:00By The Seashore Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's card was inspired by Karren J. over at SCS (<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2273789" target="_blank">here</a>). I loved everything about her card and decided to CASE it using what I had in my stamp room. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I would have loved to have used the <i>Clockworks </i>set as a background like Karren did in her card but I don't own it. Keeping with the sea theme I decided to use another image from the <i>By the Seashore</i> stamp set instead. File this card under quick and simple!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stamps:</b> <i>By the Seashore, Wishes Your Way</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper:</b> <i>Basic Gray, Very Vanilla</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ink: </b><i>Island Indigo, Versa Mark</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tools & Accessories:</b> <i>dimensionals</i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-47161229908563094652013-03-12T07:00:00.000-04:002013-03-12T07:00:13.157-04:00Textured Impressions Embossing Folders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Watch as Brandi from <i>Stampin' Up!</i> shows you how to use embossing folders and the Big Shot.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-83624764168903197252013-03-08T07:00:00.000-05:002013-03-08T07:00:08.008-05:00Pinwheel Thank You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's card was inspired by Rita Wright's Pinwheel card over at SCS (<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2326034" target="_blank">here</a>). I loved everything about her card and decided to CASE it using the supplies I had in my stamping room. The pinwheel is such a great addition to the Sizzlits family and was so happy to see it in the Spring Catalog (even more happy to see that it was $4.95)! This is definitely a quick and simple card that would impress any recipient!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stamps:</b> <i>Wishes Your Way</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper:</b> <i>Whisper White, Subtles DSP</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ink:</b><i> Rose Red</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tools & Accessories:</b> <i>Big Shot, Pinwheel Sizzlits die, brad, Essentials paper piercing pack, paper piercing tool</i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-44636872790592215342013-03-05T07:00:00.000-05:002013-03-05T07:00:09.597-05:00Milky Way Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's recipe for Milky Way Cookies comes from the blog <i>I Heart Nap Time </i>(<a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/milky-way-cookies/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). These cookies are crazy good! A soft, chewy, chocolately, caramel-y cookie - <b>yum</b>! </span><span style="font-size: large;">I knew the cookies were going to be amazing when I couldn't stop sampling the batter... </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I had difficulty finding the <i>mini</i> Milky Ways that Jamielyn recommends and ended up using a bag of the "Fun Size". I wanted to keep the candy bar pieces bite size and keep the caramel from oozing out during the baking process so I cut each bar into 8 pieces. Worked like a charm! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> A word of caution: make sure you have plenty of milk on hand when consuming.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 sticks butter, softened</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup brown sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp vanilla</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 3/4 cups flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp baking soda</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">35 mini Milky Ways, coarsely chopped</span></li>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">1.</b><span style="font-size: large;"> Preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheet with parchment paper. In large bowl cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <i>Stampin’ Up!</i> has searched long and hard for just
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's card was inspired by inkpad's <i>Papillon Sketch</i> over at SCS (<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2317024" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). I loved her layout but decided to go with the traditional 4 1/4"x 5 1/2" size card rather than her square card. Using what I had in my stamp room I decided to go with the <i>Beautiful Wings</i> embosslit rather than the <i>Papillon Potpourri</i> butterfly stamp. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stamps:</b> <i>Day of Gratitude</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ink:</b> <i>StazOn Black</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper:</b> <i>Very Vanilla, Basic Black, First Edition DSP</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tools & Accessories:</b> <i>Big Shot, Beautiful Wings embosslit, dimensionals </i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-53268809962631398502013-02-26T06:30:00.000-05:002013-02-26T06:30:01.669-05:00Baked Ravioli<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! This recipe comes from the Tasty Kitchen website (<a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/baked-ravioli/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). Aaron and I are always looking for quick but delicious recipes to make for weeknight dinners and when I stumbled upon this one I knew we had to try it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> The original recipe calls for frozen raviolis but I opted to use fresh Buitoni raviolis. At our local grocery store a 20oz package sells for around $6 but Aaron and I feel the splurge is well worth it. Keeping in mind that the raviolis were not frozen I took 10 minutes off the initial bake time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Baked Ravioli</b></u></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 bag (25 oz) frozen ravioli or 1 20 oz package fresh ravioli</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Shredded Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on top.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.</b> Preheat oven to 400. If using a glass baking dish, spray bottom with cooking spray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. </b> Spread 3/4 cup of pasta sauce on bottom of baking dish. Arrange ravioli in single layer over bottom of baking dish; top with pasta sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until there are no more ravioli. Top with shredded Parmesan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3.</b> Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes (if frozen). Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's card was inspired by Susie Nelson's "Trio of First" card over at SCS (<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2305632" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). I loved the simplicity of her layout and decided to change very little. Using what I had in my stamp room I swapped out the <i>Elegant Butterfly</i> punch for the <i>Beautiful Wings </i>embosslit and added a few pearls to the center of each butterfly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stamps:</b> <i>Elements of Style</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ink:</b> <i>Marina Mist</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper:</b> <i>Marina Mist, Basic Black, First Edition DSP</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tools & Accessories:</b> <i>Big Shot, Beautiful Wings embosslit, pearls, dimensionals</i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-51553858231863582892013-02-19T06:00:00.000-05:002013-02-19T06:00:02.480-05:00Zuppa Toscana Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's recipe was passed along to me by a parent of one of my students and originated from the blog Two Peas & Their Pod (</span><a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/olive-gardens-zuppa-toscana-soup-recipe/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a><span style="font-size: large;">). While I've been to the Olive Garden too many times to count, I've never tried their Zuppa Toscana. Aaron, on the other hand, has and says this recipe is </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">WAY</b><span style="font-size: large;"> better than the O.G. (shh, don't tell them!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I will warn you... If you follow the recipe and add the 1 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes there's going to be some heat. I'm talking <i>burn your lips and tongue-reach for a glass of milk and a loaf of bread</i> heat. We cut back to 1/2 tsp of flakes and even then I thought it was a bit spicy. Aaron did not.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> While the recipe doesn't specify, I'm not a fan of spicy or hot sausage so I opted to use sweet sausage. Aaron didn't seem to mind the sweet and I thought it complemented the red pepper flakes perfectly. The soup is hearty but not too thick and tastes great reheated, which is good because it makes big potful!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 pound Italian sausage</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (use <b>caution</b> if you don't like heat)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 large white onion, diced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">4 slices bacon, chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">3 cloves garlic, minced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">8 cups chicken broth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup heavy cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">3 cups kale, washed and roughly chopped</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's card was inspired by bon2stamp's card over at SCS (<a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2303222" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). I {loved} everything about Bonnie's card and decided to add just a bit of color to my snowflake with Primrose Petal classic ink. This card was quick and simple to make (I'm seeing a pattern with my last three posts!) and would make a great winter birthday card.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper:</b> <i>Whisper White, Silver Glimmer paper</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tools & Accessories:</b> <i>Big Shot, snowflake sizzlit (Sizzix), Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Primrose Petals Stitched Statin ribbon, rhinestone basic jewels, sponge dauber</i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-20200164281827098462013-02-12T06:00:00.000-05:002013-02-12T06:00:03.134-05:00Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Shut. The. Front. Door. Strawberry and chocolate in a cookie?! This incredibly delicious and <b>super easy</b> recipe comes from Sally's Baking Addiction (<a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/01/23/strawberry-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). I'll admit that the only reason I wanted to try this recipe was because the cookies were pink. Yes, pink. I'm a girl, what can I say?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Besides being pink, the cookie is puffy, soft and has just the slightest hint of strawberry flavoring. The semi-sweet chocolate adds a nice touch... They practically melt in your mouth and I feel comfortable saying that there will be very few left overs, if any, when you serve them. Even the boys will want to eat the pink cookie! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Wouldn't these be perfect for Valentine's Day?! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 box strawberry cake mix (like Duncan Hines)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp baking powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Living in New Hampshire we're used to snow and the occasional Nor'Easter, but nothing like the Blizzard of '13. The snow started at 7am on Friday and finally ended around noon on Saturday; but not before leaving us with over 2 feet of snow! The above photo is of my husband in our parking lot - the snow is up to his knees (keep in mind that he's 6'2").</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you tell those are cars? They look like giant marshmallows to me!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-53111888865320614002013-02-08T06:00:00.000-05:002013-02-08T06:00:08.555-05:00Quick and Simple Valentine's <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! Today's card was inspired by Laurie Willison's card over at her blog, Soapbox Creations (<a href="http://soapboxcreations.blogspot.com/2011/04/super-fun-new-stuff.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>). I absolutely {loved} everything about Laurie's card and used what I had in my stamp room to CASE her card. It's hard to tell from the photo above but I used the circle stamp from the <i>Apple Blossom</i> stamp set (retired) to create a border. This card was super quick and simple to create and would make a great Valentine's Day card!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tools & Accessories:</b> <i>Small heart & 1" circle punches.</i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3579943151456996283.post-73053258460100464532013-02-05T06:00:00.000-05:002013-02-05T06:00:19.551-05:00Ooey Gooey Chocolate Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! The title of this post says it all - these are incredibly ooey gooey cookies! The original recipe came from Lil' Luna's blog (<a href="http://lilluna.com/gooey-rolo-cookies-recipe/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>) via Pintrest (where else?). While they do take a bit of time to assemble they are definitely worth it! The cookie is soft with just a bit of tang from the cream cheese and the center is sooo gooey from the Rolo candy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> To create the cookie balls and keep them uniform in size I used a Pampered Chef scoop (I love that thing!). When inserting the Rolo into the dough I found that the dough was getting a bit sticky after several minutes and refrigerated the dough when it wasn't in use. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The original recipe says to bake cookies for 10-12 minutes but I found 12-14 minutes was a better fit for my oven. And when cooling I made sure to have a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil underneath the wire rack to catch any of the caramel drips (there were a few).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> While I'll eat cookies at any time, I recommend eating these the day of baking... I served them at a <i>Stampin' Up!</i> workshop the day after baking and found them to be a bit chewier than the previous day, but they were still delicious!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 box chocolate cake mix</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup butter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp vanilla</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">8 oz cream cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1 egg</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">powdered sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Rolos chocolate candies</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.</b> Preheat oven to 350. Cream together butter, vanilla and egg until light and fluffy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2.</b> Mix in cake mix.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3.</b> Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>4.</b> Insert Rolo into a ball of cookie dough, making sure the candy is completely covered by dough. Roll cookie dough ball in powdered sugar and place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate dough for 10 minutes if it becomes sticky.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>5.</b> Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to wire rack. Enjoy!</span></div>
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