tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77632246803269733362024-03-13T18:07:39.665-04:00sugared limesCarlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-85377186491401704492011-07-19T23:18:00.000-04:002011-07-19T23:18:36.752-04:00Coming Soon<div style="text-align: center;">its been quite a while since i had a chance to update anything around here.</div><div style="text-align: center;">so i figure i might as well go big.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">you might have noticed some changes in the design here on sugared limes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">well...this is just temporary,</div><div style="text-align: center;">i'm in the process of working on a completely different look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">since it is summer, and i do as much as i can to enjoy the sunshine </div><div style="text-align: center;">(while im not stuck in the office working hours on end)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> it might be a while before i'm ready for the big reveal,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but hopefully it will be worth it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and i have lots and lots of recipes and pictures </div><div style="text-align: center;">to share when i'm back up and running.</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-2536584570134541202011-06-05T21:23:00.002-04:002011-06-06T08:23:13.156-04:00Peppermint Jo Jo Truffles<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">on my few and far between trips to Trader Joes,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">i always keep an eye out for a few of my seasonal favorites.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">peppermint joe joe's are at the top of my list</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><img height="400px" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/5802368153_c1945f6c8f.jpg" width="265px" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">this time i took a whole package and smashed them with a hammer,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">mixed them with softened cream cheese and rolled them into small balls</span></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img height="265px" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/5802915712_cca818326c.jpg" width="400px" /></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">then dipped them in melted chocolate </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">for a smooth, glorious, minty, chocolaty truffle.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img height="265px" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5802360133_9f90055391.jpg" width="400px" /></span></span></div></div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-65670882801216443192011-04-25T08:22:00.000-04:002011-04-25T08:22:42.222-04:00Something A Little Different<div align="center">today i've got a little something different</div><div align="center">no delicious recipes to try</div><div align="center">or pictures to persuade you to stray </div><div align="center">from your (quickly approaching) bikini season diets.</div><div align="center">just a simple request.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="Rainbow-bookshelf_large" class="img" height="297px" id="main_image" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9065911/rainbow-bookshelf_large.jpg?1303494745" width="400px" /></div><div align="center">[<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/9065911">here</a>]</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">my new years resolution this year was to</div><div align="center">read 50 books in 52 weeks.</div><div align="center">aggressive, i know.</div><div align="center">so far, i'm a little behind</div><div align="center">and thats where you come in</div><div align="center">i need suggestions!</div><div align="center">have any great new finds or old favorites to recommend? </div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-68988422119260988862011-04-20T11:00:00.002-04:002011-04-20T11:43:56.659-04:00Car Bomb Cookie Sandwiches<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">almost a month ago now,</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">my <s>sisters best friend</s> future brother in law turned 21 </span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">21!! i can't believe he is finally legal</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">since he lives miles and miles away, and cupcakes don't travel so well,</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i turned my car bomb cupcakes into car bomb sandwiches</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">start with chocolate Guinness cookies</span></span></div><div align="center" style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img closure_uid_lqyxbo="287" height="300px" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJF_byUdhI/AAAAAAAAADA/SHmJOrp5ZTU/s400/IMG_0168.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 135px; top: 16px;" width="400px" /></span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and frosting that has both Jameson and Bailey's</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><img closure_uid_lqyxbo="275" height="400px" pageoffsetid="_off_1" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJGIMpLcSI/AAAAAAAAADM/aqt9vWKMU8I/s400/IMG_0174.jpg" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 263px; top: 0px;" width="300px" /></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ice every other cookie </span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJGH2mhz1I/AAAAAAAAADE/udukQHmKFTU/s1600/IMG_0175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_lqyxbo="275" height="300px" pageoffsetid="_off_1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJGH2mhz1I/AAAAAAAAADE/udukQHmKFTU/s400/IMG_0175.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;" width="400px" /></a></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and press together forming sandwiches</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><img closure_uid_lqyxbo="287" height="400px" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJGL-8yUPI/AAAAAAAAADQ/5H-9ZIDf12I/s400/IMG_0177.jpg" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 135px; top: 16px;" width="300px" /></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><img closure_uid_lqyxbo="287" height="300px" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJGS3ikDHI/AAAAAAAAADc/UrBxoOypD9E/s400/IMG_0181.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 135px; top: 16px;" width="400px" /></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i packed them into parchment lined boxes and sent them </span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">on their way to a house full of 20 something frat boys </span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i can assure you they did not last long</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">-xo, enjoy!</span></span></div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-62031468050508778712011-04-12T09:00:00.002-04:002011-04-12T09:22:39.899-04:00Skinny Taste: Poached Eggs Over Pasta<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">for a while now i've been a huge fan of <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/">Skinny Taste</a>,</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">gina has amazingly delicious healthy recipes</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">last week i made one of her newer recipes</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">poached eggs and asparagus over pasta </span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">while your pasta is cooking (i used tri color noodles)</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">shave some romano cheese,</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img closure_uid_qjjkrp="275" height="300" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJGUPA_PEI/AAAAAAAAADg/_GzCUMMHlK0/s400/IMG_0190.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 135px; top: 16px;" width="400" /></span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and cut asparagus into small pieces</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">add the asparagus to the pasta water about 8 minutes </span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">before the pasta </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">is done</span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">(this is when you should poach your eggs)</span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img closure_uid_qjjkrp="284" height="300" pageoffsetid="_off_1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJGbn3z_1I/AAAAAAAAADo/kIAjRKpYE-c/s400/IMG_0194.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 135px; top: 16px;" width="400" /></span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">drain pasta and asparagus, pour into a dish,</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and top with poached eggs</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and cheese</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img closure_uid_qjjkrp="284" height="300" pageoffsetid="_off_1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJGfEyI2rI/AAAAAAAAAD0/wOP3SvJedgM/s400/IMG_0201.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 135px; top: 16px;" width="400" /></span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-xo, enjoy!</span></span></div></div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-41945264665082096462011-04-11T08:19:00.004-04:002011-04-11T08:36:08.820-04:00St. Patrick's Day: Car Bomb Cupcakes<div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">i've finallllllly gotten my picture situation figured out...i think</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">so now i can finally share all of the recipes that i've been </span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">saving up for you</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">starting with the car bomb cupcakes i made to celebrate my favorite </span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">day of the year - St. Patrick's Day!</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
<img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="300" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFnTBD5bI/AAAAAAAAACM/kEO0dLPkOis/s400/IMG_0010.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 75px; top: 16px;" width="400" /></span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="400" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFxe9SvLI/AAAAAAAAACc/yZ5mAWk136Y/s400/IMG_0020.jpg" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 203px; top: 0px;" width="300" /></span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a little Guinness, (it wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without it)</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, eggs, butter, and sugar & sour cream</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">make an amazing chocolate guinness cupcake </span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">check out my earlier <a href="http://sugaredlimes.blogspot.com/2011/01/guinness-chocolate-cupcakes.html">post</a> for the recipe</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
<img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="300" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFxp8dDwI/AAAAAAAAACk/Qg3poUn0asY/s400/IMG_0016.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 75px; top: 16px;" width="400" /></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">milk, butter, chocolate and Jameson Whiskey make up </span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">the chocolate ganache filling</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img closure_uid_148k61="288" height="300" pageoffsetid="_off_1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFobzUaZI/AAAAAAAAACU/oa-U9gzskko/s400/IMG_0013.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 107px; top: 20px;" width="400" /></span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">lots and lots of sugar, butter and Bailey's Irish Cream </span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(and some kelly green food coloring)</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">make up the frosting</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="300" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFpuNIIqI/AAAAAAAAACY/lXT74CfMNKM/s400/IMG_0014.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 75px; top: 16px;" width="400" /></span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">dig out the center of your baked and cooled cupcakes</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img closure_uid_148k61="288" height="300" pageoffsetid="_off_1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFz3LV2zI/AAAAAAAAACo/9-9od2qkVfE/s400/IMG_0024.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 107px; top: 20px;" width="400" /></span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and fill with the Jameson ganache</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="300" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJF601ZK9I/AAAAAAAAAC0/nnXsm01XxSc/s400/IMG_0028.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 75px; top: 16px;" width="400" /></span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">top with the green Bailey's icing and</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">resist the temptation to eat these throughout the process...</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">the finished product is worth the wait!</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: small;">-xo, enjoy!</span></div></div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-9059994088198286802011-04-08T10:36:00.000-04:002011-04-08T10:36:56.952-04:00Ten Years<div align="center">a while back, one of my dearest friends cait started a food blog.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">when cait and i met, she was among the pickiest eaters i know. </div><div align="center">her diet consisted of mainly pasta, bread, chick-fil-a, pretzels, and lettuce. </div><div align="center">the latter of the two were her "normal" pre-prom/homecoming diet</div><div align="center">which <strong>always</strong> resulted in her amazingly talented and crafy Mammy coming over the morning</div><div align="center">of the dance for last minute alterations so her dress didnt fall off. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">she has since learned to love many foods and over the last year expanded her palate beyond belief!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">a little over a year ago i got cait to try sushi for the first time</div><div align="center">and yesterday she posted it on her blog.</div><div align="center">it brought back lots of funny memories that i've had</div><div align="center">with this girl over the past (nearly) ten years.</div><div align="center">[thats right pretty, we've been friends for almost TEN years!]</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">heres a look at the video and be sure to visit cait's <a href="http://a-bicycle-built-for-two.blogspot.com/">blog</a>!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">i've been making so many delicious things that i cant wait to share with you!</div><div style="text-align: center;">hopefully i'll have this issue sorted out soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the mean time,</div><div style="text-align: center;">tomorrow is my favorite holiday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">"St Patrick's Day is an enchanted time - a day to </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">begin transforming winter's dreams with summer's magic"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">how are you spending your St Patrick's Day?</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-24336974731678504262011-03-16T08:00:00.003-04:002011-04-11T08:31:36.562-04:00Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">even with the lost hour of sleep this weekend i was inspired to cross many things off my to do list. baking for a friends birthday being one of them.<br />
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i saw this recipe on <a href="http://patentandthepantry.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/microwave-lime-cheesecake/">Patent and The Pantry</a> and was so excited to make them!<br />
since it was the first time i made them i followed the recipe almost exactly so take a<br />
look at gwendolyn's site for the exact measurements.<br />
<div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="289" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFQvSmuUI/AAAAAAAAABc/bnLSHdc55g0/s400/DSC_0076.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 75px; top: 24px;" width="400" /></div>limes, cream cheese, graham crackers, lime juice, butter, sugar and one egg<br />
make this microwaveable treat super quick and super easy!<br />
and yes, i said microwaveable.<br />
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press graham cracker crumbs and melted butter into the bottom of mini<br />
canning jars to form a graham cracker crust.<br />
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<img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="265" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFbe1LQzI/AAAAAAAAAB0/kqNsFVW-slM/s400/DSC_0087.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 35px; top: 17px;" width="400" /><br />
mix the rest of the ingredients until smooth and fluffy,<br />
spoon over the crust and microwave for 2 minutes<br />
give or take 30 seconds.</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="347" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFdpU5jDI/AAAAAAAAAB4/Q1Gq9jmcFS8/s400/DSC_0102.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 107px; top: 5px;" width="400" /></div>chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour<br />
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<div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">enjoy -xo</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-92102511746386825642011-03-14T07:15:00.004-04:002011-04-11T08:29:16.829-04:00Sunday Lunch<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">as i was running errands this weekend i worked up quite an appetite<br />
and was craving something light and summery<br />
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what better than a tomato, basil and mozzarella sandwich?<br />
it was quick and easy and made with all fresh ingredients.<br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="244" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFPW6eSUI/AAAAAAAAABY/CgweEM0GAEM/s400/DSC_0062.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 35px; top: 36px;" width="400" /><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i sliced tomatoes, and mozzarella and put them on top of whole grain bread</div><div style="text-align: center;">with some mustard and balsamic vinaigrette.</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="font: 12px Helvetica; margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img closure_uid_148k61="275" height="327" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_23V9p9BTRI4/TaJFOUWjO6I/AAAAAAAAABQ/ee0UPae-MZQ/s400/DSC_0069.JPG" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; left: 107px; top: 20px;" width="400" /></div></div>enjoy -xo</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-71856538827141543162011-02-27T21:24:00.001-05:002011-02-27T21:25:05.096-05:00Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">the secret ingredient in this recipe?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">yep. yogurt. plain lowfat yogurt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">adding yogurt (or sour cream) to a plain old cake mix</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">makes for a deliciously soft cake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">or cupcakes for this matter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">slice some fresh berries and push into the raw batter before baking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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xox -enjoy!</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-34818352883590194602011-02-24T07:00:00.000-05:002011-02-24T07:00:13.500-05:00Homemade Pizza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">some pillsbury pizza dough, mushrooms, peppers, onions, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">garlic, balsamic vinegar, and cheese </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">make a pretttttty good (and quick) pizza.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">while your crust is pre-baking for 10 minutes,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cook your veggies in a pan with some balsamic vinegar</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">spread cheese on the warm crust, and top with cooked vegetables</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">return to the oven until crispy golden brown</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">join with a small salad</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and a cold beer</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-enjoy!</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-17440905586501617982011-02-22T07:00:00.001-05:002011-02-22T07:00:10.983-05:00Valentine Menu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this year for valentines day </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we made stuffed pork chops and a delicious chocolate raspberry cake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the stuffed pork chops were these funny looking things</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">oyster mushrooms,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">weird looking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">strange texture,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">great flavor.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dessert was this:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">chocolate cake, with chocolate whipped cream frosting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">top with fresh raspberries for some valentines day prettiness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">quick, easy & delicious!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIu0ccvuGCjP5wrS5eac2t4sPUr0B5qjPOwvJBQSv68QfMuxhpxz1rwkb_hIwbq1Y6G_UFsHsr5lMsABZDbRliJ4x-XZ4sLUJmVKKL9PCEfEEfoUNosYesSMVKJoIzCalJ_iupaPO8Evc/s1600/DSC_0018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIu0ccvuGCjP5wrS5eac2t4sPUr0B5qjPOwvJBQSv68QfMuxhpxz1rwkb_hIwbq1Y6G_UFsHsr5lMsABZDbRliJ4x-XZ4sLUJmVKKL9PCEfEEfoUNosYesSMVKJoIzCalJ_iupaPO8Evc/s400/DSC_0018.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-19411441584010175752011-02-15T21:01:00.000-05:002011-02-15T21:01:20.182-05:00Happy Valentines Day<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">...a day late.</div><div style="text-align: center;">so what. i have this adorable cake to make up for it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i wish i could say that i made this....it would have been the cutest </div><div style="text-align: center;">valentine baking project. instead you'll have to wait until later this week to see</div><div style="text-align: center;">what i whipped up this weekend.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<img alt="Tumblr_lfi082tu7d1qd0tbt_large" class="img" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/7160351/tumblr_lfi082Tu7d1qd0tbt_large.jpg?1297740182" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/7160351">here</a>]</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-58036831352395059192011-02-14T07:00:00.000-05:002011-02-14T07:00:18.585-05:00Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">everyone loves chocolate chip cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but lately ive been a little bored with the classic chocolate chip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so this time around i added a few extras,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and they turned out deliciously!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i followed my go to recipe found on the back of nestle tollhouse chocolate chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but this time i added some toasted coconut and sliced almonds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bake and enjoy with a little milk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-91150251282641303342011-02-12T11:51:00.001-05:002011-02-13T18:40:12.571-05:00Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese<div style="text-align: center;">there are a few things about super bowl sunday that i should preface this post with</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. i dont care even a little bit about either of the teams that played this year</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. super bowl sunday should consist of beer, friends, </div><div style="text-align: center;">sweatpants, naps, good food, and a warm fire</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. i firmly believe that calories dont count on a day like today</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">these are the reasons i spent a few solid hours in the kitchen today</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">while my dad cooked up some bacon wrapped shrimp </div><div style="text-align: center;">and spicy italian sausage stuffed pepperdos, I made cheeseburger mac & cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><strong style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; line-height: 20px;">ingredients</span></strong><br style="line-height: 20px;" />5 slices thick-cut bacon</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">1/4 lb ground beef<br style="line-height: 20px;" />1 medium onion, chopped<br style="line-height: 20px;" />2 cloves garlic, crushed<br style="line-height: 20px;" />¼ cup all-purpose flour<br style="line-height: 20px;" />One 14-ounce can vegetable broth<br style="line-height: 20px;" />3 cups milk<br style="line-height: 20px;" />1 1/2 tablespoon good-quality chili powder<br style="line-height: 20px;" />1 teaspoon black pepper<br style="line-height: 20px;" />1 teaspoon dry mustard<br style="line-height: 20px;" />4 cups (1 pound) shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br style="line-height: 20px;" />1 1/2 cups dried elbow macaroni, cooked </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">cut the bacon and cook in a dutch oven over medium heat until crisp</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">remove to paper towels & drain</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><br style="line-height: 20px;" /> add the onion, cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">add the garlic and continue cooking until onion is soft and lightly browned<br style="line-height: 20px;" />add the flour and mix well. cook for 2 minutes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">add the broth and bring to a simmer, stirring often<br style="line-height: 20px;" />add the milk, chili powder, pepper, and mustard</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">return the soup to a simmer, stirring occasionally, cook for 3 minutes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">add the cheese and bacon, cook about 4 minutes</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><br style="line-height: 20px;" />stir in macaroni and return to a simmer</span><br />
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</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-52447570803424993562011-02-07T07:00:00.003-05:002011-02-07T16:44:25.748-05:00Two Years<div style="text-align: center;">when there are no words...<br />
know that the silences are carrying the<br />
thoughts and prayers of all who love you.<br />
-dawn dais<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">seven hundred and thirty days</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">thinking of you today, </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">as if today is like every other;</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">but its not.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">today we can't say "last year..." </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">today is plural. </div><div style="margin: 0px;">today...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">today we are two years closer to seeing you again</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">i miss you.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">i love you. as always.</div></div></div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-2793841859254084462011-01-30T20:52:00.000-05:002011-01-30T20:52:00.125-05:00Lull<div style="text-align: center;">the past few weeks have been somewhat of a lull for me </div><div style="text-align: center;">only in regards to baking.</div><div style="text-align: center;">all other aspects of my life have been an insane whirlwind </div><div style="text-align: center;">of work, attempting to meet up with friends, work,</div><div style="text-align: center;">buying a new car, work, reading, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and the occasional few hours of sleep a night</div><div style="text-align: center;">{this should be considered a nap. by no means have i </div><div style="text-align: center;">gotten a good nights sleep in far too long}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">for christmas i was given an array of baking/cooking related items</div><div style="text-align: center;">and i cant wait to use them. </div><div style="text-align: center;">unfortunately for now, my bed, </div><div style="text-align: center;">a cup of tea (or a <s>bottle</s> glass of wine), and a good book</div><div style="text-align: center;">are a lot more appealing. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i have a few posts up my sleeves </div><div style="text-align: center;">to hold you over until i get back in the groove</div><div style="text-align: center;">but i'd love to have your input.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">what would you like to see on this blog?</div><div style="text-align: center;">have a type of cupcake, cookie, pie or dessert </div><div style="text-align: center;">that you've been meaning to try?</div><div style="text-align: center;">let me in on all your little secrets!</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-43631808348581690012011-01-28T07:00:00.000-05:002011-01-28T07:00:03.294-05:00Mustard Filled Croissants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">similarly to <a href="http://sugaredlimes.blogspot.com/2011/01/mustard-parmesan-breadsticks.html">this</a> recipe i posted a little while back</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i made these easy appetizers to take to a friends this weekend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">only 30 minutes start to finish!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">using store bought croissants lay out each triangle</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">spread with mustard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sprinkle salt and ground pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">starting with the larger end, roll croissant</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bake until golden</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">eat warm or allow to cool</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTty18flOPnH2Smm9mdxCFFQJz3oGKSMiidFon7RBDEPASIj-cHFIY4jPo2_kacNmDNImT1nLx8pT7KP2StgVBJZec8Bxx72QS_DVy3aGNjx0BQX0gw7yVMJDZNj6jSmgaoX0obWqvgs/s1600/DSC_0254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTty18flOPnH2Smm9mdxCFFQJz3oGKSMiidFon7RBDEPASIj-cHFIY4jPo2_kacNmDNImT1nLx8pT7KP2StgVBJZec8Bxx72QS_DVy3aGNjx0BQX0gw7yVMJDZNj6jSmgaoX0obWqvgs/s400/DSC_0254.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-89544049288852567222011-01-27T07:00:00.000-05:002011-01-27T07:00:08.050-05:00Yuengling Beer Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this past sunday i wanted an easy but fun recipe for a relaxing </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sunday of movies, cooking and watching football.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">luckily a friend at work shared this one with me on friday before leaving for the weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">beer bread is always a crowd pleaser, even if the crowd is only three. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 yuengling</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 stick of butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 cups of self rising flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup cheese </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/3 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">mix all ingredients (except the butter) until just combined </div><div style="text-align: center;">pour batter into a loaf pan like this: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">melt the butter and pour on top of the dough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i didnt take a picture of this because to me it became incredibly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">unappetizing at that step in the process.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">luckily after baking at 350 for one hour it looked like this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">deliciously golden brown and crispy on top.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> allow to cool, slice and enjoy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">if you cant tell i got a little impatient during the cooling process</div><div style="text-align: center;">and had to slice into it while still warm</div><div style="text-align: center;">(look closely and note the steam)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-84041174478345747102011-01-26T07:00:00.001-05:002011-01-26T07:00:10.293-05:00Biscotti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">biscotti is one of those things that instantly brings me back to one particular memory.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it immediately brings me to a family friends mountain house in the pocono's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our families used to spend a week or so their every winter,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a good time was had by all every time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i was too young to drink coffee back then but i'm pretty sure,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our moms drank coffee and chocolate dipped biscotti every morning </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on those week long get-a-ways. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">biscotti making is a little bit tedious but absolutely worth it in the end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">while searching the depths of the internet for the perfect biscotti recipe,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i found so many possibilities & ended up combining many to create my own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">flour, salt, baking powder, sliced almonds, eggs, butter,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">baking powder, sugar and vanilla and almond extracts </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">combine perfectly into a delicious crunchy treat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after shaping the dough into a log, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it is baked until golden brown,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">allowed to cool and sliced.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lay the slices onto a baking sheet and bake once more until golden brown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">be sure to flip the slices half way through to brown both sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">these were perfect without chocolate but you could also </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dip the bottom into melted dark chocolate for some extra sweetness</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-85012176888127544952011-01-24T07:00:00.001-05:002011-01-24T07:00:06.734-05:00Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">if you've been keeping up with me here at sugared limes,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you've been waiting for this recipe ever since <a href="http://sugaredlimes.blogspot.com/2011/01/why.html">this post</a> last week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hopefully the suspense was worth it. these cupcakes were definitely </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">worth the hard work and late night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i found <a href="http://styleunveiled.com/blog/2010/11/24/vibrant-tables-guinness-chocolate-cake.html">this</a> recipe months ago and have been waiting to break it out ever since.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when friends were visiting last weekend to celebrate their birthdays,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i knew this would be a perfect recipe for the occasion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups Guinness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">1 cup butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">3/4 cup cocoa powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">2 cups cake flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">2 cups sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">1/2 tbsp baking soda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">3/4 tsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">2 eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">2/3 cup sour cream</div><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> in a small sauce pan simmer beer and butter until butter melts </div><div style="text-align: center;">beat eggs and sour cream in mixing bowl<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">add cocoa powder to beer and butter and whisk until smooth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">add beer, butter and cocoa mixture to eggs and sour cream</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fold in flour, salt, sugar and baking soda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mix until smooth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fill cupcake wells 3/4 of the way and bake at 350 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">until toothpick comes out clean.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cool completely.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the frosting was my favorite part. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">unlike the original recipe, i used </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">homemade chocolate whipped cream frosting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/3 cup confectioners sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 tbsp cocoa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup whipping cream</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp vanilla extract</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">add cream and vanilla to sugar and cocoa mixture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">beat until thick</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-6912824237890483742011-01-23T15:40:00.001-05:002011-01-23T15:42:06.900-05:00Mini Cupcake Poppers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a few weeks ago i spent a night with three adorable little ones. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">if you read <a href="http://www.ckb7.blogspot.com/">Always Love</a> you've definitely seen them around</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for these mini cupcake poppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i used confetti cake mix, canned vanilla frosting,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and my trusty wilton food coloring gels</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mix the cake according to the directions on the box, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">separate into 4 different bowls and mix with 4 colors of coloring gel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after the cupcakes are done baking and cooled, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cut the tops off and discard the bottoms</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fill with a little spoonful of frosting and press two tops together</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">creating a mini sandwich. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hand out to beautiful little girls and watch their faces light up!</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">here i used canola oil, cherry jam, sugar, and cocoa powder,</div><div align="center">vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, and </div><br />
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</div><div align="center">mix all ingredients (i used my hands cause it was alot more fun)</div><div align="center">and mold into balls and flatten on a cookie sheet.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">bake at 350 for approximately 8 minutes</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">let cool and enjoy!</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763224680326973336.post-29693053540313565292011-01-14T08:58:00.000-05:002011-01-14T08:58:49.137-05:00Why...<div align="center">...do i always start baking after 930?</div><div align="center">for some reason i find most of my baking motivation</div><div align="center">around 10pm, on work nights.</div><div align="center">starting a project at 10pm, finishing at 1am </div><div align="center">and a 6am alarm clock, do not make for a friendly friday morning.</div><div align="center">luckily last nights project was worth it, or at least i hope it was</div><div align="center"> i cant tell exactly what it was just yet, and</div><div align="center">i'm celebrating friends birthdays this weekend,</div><div align="center">so check back next week for the pictures and recipe!</div>Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822513813295993215noreply@blogger.com0