A Batido is a cuban drink, similiar to the American Milkshake or smoothie. I got this recipe from http://eatingwell.com and the kids made it for breakfast. It was a huge hit!
For 1 serving --
Ingredients --
1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 Tablespoon Sugar
4 ice cubes
1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Combine banana, blueberries, sugar, ice cubes and buttermilk in a blender and blend until smooth.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Chicken Salad Sandwhich Recipe
Quick and easy for these hot summer days ahead!
Chicken Salad Sandwhich Recipe
2 chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped (boiled preferably so the chicken isn't dry)
4 stalks of celery finely chopped
5 hard cooked eggs, chopped
4 TBSP. sweet pickle relish
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2/3 cup mayonnaise
Combine all ingredients. Chill in covered container until ready to serve. Butter bread, and spread on sandwhiches.
Chicken Salad Sandwhich Recipe
2 chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped (boiled preferably so the chicken isn't dry)
4 stalks of celery finely chopped
5 hard cooked eggs, chopped
4 TBSP. sweet pickle relish
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2/3 cup mayonnaise
Combine all ingredients. Chill in covered container until ready to serve. Butter bread, and spread on sandwhiches.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Test your geography knowledge
Test how well you know your world geography (apparently I need to go back to school).
http://www.travelpod.com/traveler-iq
http://www.travelpod.com/traveler-iq
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Quick and Easy Strawberry shortcake
I made this tonight for dessert and it was WONDERFUL!!!
Quick and Easy Strawberry Shortcake
For shortcake –
1 frozen Sara Lee Pound Cake
1 small container Cool Whip
1 pint fresh strawberries slice into halves, tops removed
Ganache –
½ cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate
Optional -- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder and 1 tablespoon Kahlúa OR 1 tablespoon of any liqueur or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Thaw Pound Cake and Cool Whip in Fridge (5 hours). Slice Pound Cake horizontally into 3 layers. Spread Cool Whip ½ inch thick on bottom layer, top with ½ of the strawberry slices. Add second layer of pound cake. Top with ½ inch thick layer Cool Whip and remainder of strawberries. Add top layer of pound cake. Set aside.
Prepare Ganache -- Place chopped chocolate in a medium-sized, heat proof bowl. Make note that the hot cream will eventually be poured over it and must cover it entirely. Pour cream into a medium saucepan under medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and pour over chocolate. Shake bowl and allow to stand for about 2 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Add espresso powder dissolved in liqueur or other optional ingredients.
Drizzle over pound cake and let set for a minute. Slice and serve! Make 4 servings. Recipe can be doubled!
Quick and Easy Strawberry Shortcake
For shortcake –
1 frozen Sara Lee Pound Cake
1 small container Cool Whip
1 pint fresh strawberries slice into halves, tops removed
Ganache –
½ cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate
Optional -- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder and 1 tablespoon Kahlúa OR 1 tablespoon of any liqueur or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Thaw Pound Cake and Cool Whip in Fridge (5 hours). Slice Pound Cake horizontally into 3 layers. Spread Cool Whip ½ inch thick on bottom layer, top with ½ of the strawberry slices. Add second layer of pound cake. Top with ½ inch thick layer Cool Whip and remainder of strawberries. Add top layer of pound cake. Set aside.
Prepare Ganache -- Place chopped chocolate in a medium-sized, heat proof bowl. Make note that the hot cream will eventually be poured over it and must cover it entirely. Pour cream into a medium saucepan under medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and pour over chocolate. Shake bowl and allow to stand for about 2 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Add espresso powder dissolved in liqueur or other optional ingredients.
Drizzle over pound cake and let set for a minute. Slice and serve! Make 4 servings. Recipe can be doubled!
I can relate to this quote!
"My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint."
~ Erma Bombeck
~ Erma Bombeck
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Wood Wick Candles
I am a HUGE candle fan, so my birthday present from Sarah (of course, Matt bought it... but I told him I didn't want anything more from him for my birthday since he bought tickets to the 2 shows I wanted to see in Vegas when we go in June...so this was his way of justifying giving me more gifts---IT WAS FROM SARAH) was a Wood Wick Candle. It is one of the neatest candles I've seen. It has an actual wood wick, and when you light it, it crackles while it burns! I lit it last night and was amazed. Makes for wonderful ambiance. I told Matt I wish we had a cabin in the woods, because I'd fill the house with these candles!
For more information, check out their website; http://realestate.msn.com/Buying/Article_busweek.aspx?cp-documentid=7042488>1=35000
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Mamma Mia!
My birthday present from my parents was tickets to the show Mamma Mia! I met them today in Eugene, OR and we went to the show. It was absolutely FABULOUS! Here's a link to the Mamma Mia website for more information on the show! http://www.mamma-mia.com/
Friday, May 2, 2008
Just finished Jodi Picoult's Change of Heart
I just finished reading Jodi Picoult's latest novel "Change of Heart" and would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Put yourself in this situation -- You are pregnant and your husband and daughter are murdered. When you give birth to your child, she has a heart defect and is ill. The man that murdered your husband and child, is on death row and wants to donate his healthy heart to your child. Do you accept the offer, or risk your child dying due to the lack of hearts available for transplant.
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