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Starbucks Coffee Date Scone Recipe

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Enjoy this Starbucks Coffee Date Scone recipe, just for you.  Wishing you a happy & healthy weekend!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup wheat bran
  • 2 tsps Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsps ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, chilled
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup chopped dates
  • I also add some walnut into this recipe.

What’s Next:

Go ahead & preheat your oven to 350 F or 175 C.

Combine first 7 ingredients together, cut in butter. Add the egg, buttermilk, dates, and walnut if using. Drop the dough with large ice cream scoop onto cookie sheet.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Eat well & Laugh often!

Starbucks Coffee at Home All Around with Cooking.com

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Starbucks Coffee reported yesterday that it has joined forces with Cooking.com to launch a new subscription service for their famous coffee.

The new Starbucks at Home service will allow coffee fans to get Starbucks delivered to their home or office on a personalized schedule.  Starbucks & the Santa Monica-based Cooking.com will offer the complete lineup of Starbucks whole bean & ground coffees.

Now if I can only pay someone to make my vanilla late we’d be in business!

Eat well & Laugh often!

Fresh Tomato Pie Recipe

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tomato-pie-recipe-9-28-2006.jpgYou better get those exotic knives chopping, Fresh Tomato Pie is on the menu for today.  This oh-so-good recipe will make your mouth water with pleasure & taste.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell
  • 7 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano

What’s Next:

Go ahead & preheat your oven to 350 F or 175 C.

Bake the pastry shell for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.

Slice onion and place in the bottom of pastry shell. Slice tomatoes and arrange over onions. Add black pepper to taste.

In a medium bowl- combine mozzarella, parmesan and mayonnaise. Spread this mixture evenly over tomatoes.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Once cooked, garnish with fresh herbs.

Eat well & Laugh often!

The Ex Stainless Steel Knife Set

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the-ex-knife-set-9-28-2006.gifI found the perfect gadget to accompany your Voo-Dude Toothpick Holder, The Ex. Take out your kitchen aggression on The Ex Stainless Steel Knife Set.  This hilarious knife set holds five knives in various slots on his body.

You not only get five high quality stainless steel knives, you get a plastic person to put them in.  Available in black or red.  And if you really want to take out those angry feelings, post a photograph on the Ex’s face, that might do the trick.  Cost, $80.  A lot for angry knives, maybe an anger management class is better suited for that amount of money.

Via:  Perpetual Kid

Swiss Schokolade Kuchen Chocolate Cake Recipe

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With all this talk of cake decorating, cake baking tips & that cake master Chef Goldman bio, I thought we might as well bake a cake today!  I chose for Wednesday’s recipe project Schokolade Kuchen, or Chocolate Cake recipe. 

This is a delicious, moist & beautiful cake to make, use those Voo-Dude toothpicks to make sure she’s done!  Enjoy.

Quick Note:  This recipe calls for a 10″ springform pan.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 eggs (separated)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (no imitation!)
  • 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder

What’s Next:

Stir margarine over low heat in saucepan until foam-like. Add granulated sugar, yellow of the 6 eggs, salt and vanilla sugar, stir again. Dissolve dark chocolate in 3 tablespoons of water and add to the mixture.

Add almonds.

Wisk the white of the 6 eggs until stiff, add to the mixture and mix well.

Grease form with margarine, pour mixture into form.

Bake on lowest position in oven at 350 F or 180 C for 50 to 60 minutes.

For the Frosting:

Mix powder sugar with 4 tablespoons of water. Put 1 tablespoon aside.

Add chocolate powder to the rest of the mixture, add a few drops of water and stir.

Let cake cool off after baking. Pour chocolate mixture evenly over cake.

Form a small, funnel-shaped paper with a tiny opening. Put the mixture set aside in 1. into paper and draw 8 concentric circles on cake.

Use a small knife and pull 8 lines from the center towards the edge and 8 lines from the edge towards the center alternating.

Eat well & Cake often!

Voo-Dude Toothpick Holder

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I found another kitchen gadget goodie for you this fine morning.  Say hello to my new friend the Voo-Dude Toothpick Holder.

I don’t think anyone will criticize your cake decorating skills with one of these guys in the kitchen.  Besides being original & cute, the Voo-Dude does keep your toothpicks readily available & organized. 

He gets an A+ from me.  Cost, $8.

Eat well & Laugh often!

Cake Baking & Decorating Tips

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I came across a fantastic & very helpful list of helpful hints on decorating & baking cakes.  While we won’t dare to dream as big as Chef Duff Goldman, we can come within a few thousand feet, right? 

Taking the Stress out of Complex Cake Decorating Tips:

  • 4 Days before: Make Frosting
  • 3 Days before: Divide and Color Frosting
  • 2 Days before: Make and Bake Cake
  • 1 Day before: Frost and Decorate Cake

Store cake in the refrigerator. Cover completely with plastic wrap to prevent drying. Use toothpicks to keep plastic wrap from smashing icing.
 

Cake Baking Tips:

  • Grease and flour your pan every time.
  • Allow pan to cool 5-10 minutes before removing cake from pan
  • If checking cake with a toothpick, check in multiple places. To insure there aren’t pockets of dough that aren’t finished.
  • Wrap the outside of your cake pan with a wet towel before baking. Secure towel ends with safety pins. The wet towel will help the cake bake evenly, reducing the need to level the cake before decorating.

Frosting / Decorating Cake Tips:

  • Always frost when cake has completely cooled.
  • If using prepared frosting, or frosting that has sat for a while, whip 1-2 minutes before using.
  • For an extremely smooth base frosting, measure 1-1/2 cups frosting and thin with 1-2 teaspoons light corn syrup.
  • If using multiple colors of frosting on cake, mix frosting colors in small airtight containers before you start decorating.
  • If using a fluffy frosting, it is best to frost the cake on the day it is being served.

Eat well & Laugh often!

Ace of Cakes Duff Goldman

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Wow.  What do you say about such an interesting & genius chef as cake chef extraordinaire Duff Goldman?

Besides having his own funky, creative cake shop paradise, Charm City Cakes, in Baltimore this culinary master has a new show on the Food Network.  On Thursday nights make sure you have your TV tuned to the Ace of Cakes, I promise you won’t regret it.

A little bio on Chef Goldman:  Duff has been in the kitchen since the age of four when his mom caught him watching Chef Tell while swinging a meat cleaver.  Goldman stared working professionally since he was 14 and we  haven’t been able to get him out of the kitchen since.

Just look at these amazing cake creations, how does he do it?  From Starry Night, a game of Quidditch, a flower pot, an elegant wedding cake to an actual Canon camera, this chef can wield his way around sweets with perfection.

And I thought I was a master when I created that Elmo cake for a nephew!

 

Eat well & Chef Goldman often!

No More Tears Onion Goggles

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Say goodbye to onion tears with these Onion Goggles.  These handy dandy goggles are foam-sealed around the edges so those tear-inspiring onion fumes steer clear.

The Onion Goggles are worn just like regular glasses and you will look like you mean business in the kitchen.  For just $20 a pair, kiss those tears goodbye!

Via:  Broadway Panhandler

Make Your Own Fortune Cookies Recipe

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You have them in every Chinese restaurant, now you can make them yourself.  Try on this highly original, tasty & creative Fortune Cookie Recipe by I Love Milk & Cookies.  Enjoy & help yourself to a happy, healthy Monday.

Ingredients: 

  • 5 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 cup plain all purpose flour
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
  • Non-stick cooking spray

What’s next:

Go ahead & preheat your oven to 200 F or 93 C & spray a baking sheet with some non-stick cooking spray.

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, set aside.

Using an electric mixer, in a bowl, combine egg whites and sugar and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds.

Add flour and salt and continue to beat until just combined.

Add the melted butter, heavy cream, vanilla or almond extract and mix until combined.

Pour 1 tbsp of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, using the back of spoon, spread the batter into a thing 5 inch circle. Repeat this on the other side of the baking sheet.

Bake for about 6-8 minutes until the edges are lightly browned. Make sure to only bake 2 at a time as they will make folding them easier.

Remove from oven. Working as quickly and carefully as possible, lift one cookie off the sheet.

Place a fortune onto the centre of the cookie and fold it in half, pinching the top together to form a semi-circle.

Hold the cookies with both hands at each end and using the edge of a bowl as a guide, bending the two ends together, over the bowl’s edge. This whole process should take about 10 seconds.

Place the fortune cookie on the kitchen towel to cool, and shape the second cookie.
Repeat until all the batter is used up. To speed up the process, bake four cookies at a time, staggering two cookie sheets by 4 minutes to give you time to shape.

Alternatively you can thread the fortune through the cookie when it has cooled to achieve a different look.

 

Eat well & Laugh often!

Krispy Kreme Donuts Bread Pudding Recipe

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krispy-kreme-bread-pudding-recipe-9-22-2006.jpgInstead of just eating a plaid, old Krispy Kreme donut, try your hand at this Krispy Kreme Donuts Bread Pudding Recipe.  Just make sure you run about 20 miles after to burn off all those calories!!!  Enjoy & have a pleasant weekend.

Ingredients:

  • 2 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 2 (4.5-ounce) cans fruit cocktail (undrained)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (9-ounce) box raisins
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Butter Rum Sauce, recipe follows

What’s Next:

Go ahead & preheat your oven to 350 F or 175 C.

Cube donuts into a large bowl. Pour other ingredients on top of donuts and let soak for a few minutes. Mix all ingredients together until donuts have soaked up the liquid as much as possible.

Bake for about 1 hour until center has jelled. Top with Butter Rum Sauce.
Butter Rum Sauce:

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 pound box confectioners’ sugar
  • Rum, to taste

Melt butter and slowly stir in confectioners’ sugar. Add rum and heat until bubbly. Pour over each serving of Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding.
 
Eat well & Laugh often!

Fried Krispy Kreme Donuts Recipe

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According to SlashFood you can do just about anything with a Krispy Kreme donut.  From a Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich to Kreme burgers to Krispy bread pudding.  I think I’m grossed out already.

But the best, according to some, way to eat a fresh Krispy Kreme donut is to fry your sweet buy in butter.  Here’s how:

  • In a hot skillet, melt butter
  • Place donut in skillet & fry her up til golden
  • Eat and maybe think about a good Pilates session.

However you like your Krispy Kreme donuts, just make sure you have a good cup of joe and a close friend to go along with them.

Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding recipe coming shortly.


Eat well & exercise often!

Double Trouble Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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chocolate-double-chip-recipe-organic-9-21-2006.jpgWell, no matter what your milk of choice is:  organic or regular, take a big glass & enjoy this Double Trouble Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.  And make sure you have a very happy & healthy first day of Fall.

Ingredients: 

  • 2 1/2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

What’s Next:

Go ahead & preheat oven to 375 F or 190 C.

In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

In a medium bowl- beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light. Mix in the chocolate mixture until well blended. Stir in the sifted ingredients alternately with sour cream, then mix in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

 

Eat well & Laugh often!