Silhouette Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to Ashley in PDX and to Meg. Please e-mail KIM, ( kim [!at] blubelstudio [dot] com ) with your e-mail info so she can design your silhouette! Thank you all for participating and thank you, KIM!

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Mini Creme Brulee...the Simple Way

OH.MY! Is there anybody who does NOT LOOOOVE creme brulee? I don't think I can think of anybody. Well, there is no need to go out and buy fancy schmanzy ramekins or even a little torch...if you have jars and a broiler setting on your oven, you are set!

I used straight-sided jars, but you can use baby food jars, recycled jars from artichokes etc. Why don't you go dig around in your recycle bin for jars! After all, every MUNDANE MONDAY could use a bit of excitement!

Mini Crème Brulee

Ingredients:

1 quart heavy whipping cream {4 cups}

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract {I used 1 tsp. vanilla paste because I love the flecks of vanilla!}

1 cup sugar {divided}

6 large egg yolks



Directions:

Bring whipping cream and vanilla to a boil.

Remove from heat. Strain.

In a medium bowl, mix egg yolks with ½ cup sugar.

Blend until lemony in color.

Add strained cream to egg mix a little at a time and continue stirring.

Put about ½ cup into each jar.

This makes between 8 and 10 mini crème brulees.

Place in oven proof pan and pour hot water around jars…about half way up the sides.

Bake at 325* for about 40 minutes or until crème brulee is just set. The centers will still be a bit wiggly.

Remove from oven and chill for at least 3 hours. {I made mine 2 days in advance!}

Pull out of fridge at least 15 minutes before sprinkling remaining sugar on tops.

Broil in the oven {watch out…they brown FAST!} until sugar melts and forms a crispy sugar crust!

ENJOY!!!

Happy Monday!


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Silhouette {Giveaway}

Good morning!

I am so excited to introduce you to one of my besties. I talk about her quite frequently on my little bloggy, but today you get to meet her!

Her name is Kim and she and I have been friends for quite awhile. Yes, she is the friend that gave my blog a beautiful makeover as well as the one who has the unbelievable gift of photography!

The first time we really talked was when we were asked to plan a baby shower for a mutual friend. We quite literally chatted for a few minutes....I gave her a few decorations to use, showed up at her home on the morning of the shower and we have been kindred spirits ever since.

Kim's talent never ceases to amaze me. When she asked my opinion on a silhouette she was working on as a Christmas gift, I literally looked at it for awhile. The detail was incredible.

She does a great job of combining her love for design and her simple signature style. I am sure you will agree that her silhouettes are beautiful and heirloom worthy.

In celebration of her new etsy shop, Kim has generously offered to give away 2 custom digital silhouettes similar to these:

Kim, thank you for being such a loyal friend. I am excited about your shop...and all the new adventures you have to look forward to in this coming year!

Congratulations!

So, if you would like to be entered into the silhouette giveaway, please leave a comment on this post between now and 9:00 am Tuesday morning PST {1.11.11}.

The winners will be posted on Tuesday, so be sure to check back on TUESDAY!

EDIT: Two winners will be drawn. One silhouette per winner.

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR NAME...THANK YOU!

Happy Happy Saturday!

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Pots de Creme {with Trader Joe's Pudding Mix}

I feel like I have been in France for the day...surrounded by sweet confections, Creme Brulee and Pots de Creme.

Getting ready for parties is the best...the day before...as all the plans come together.

If you would like a decadent dessert...look no further than a box of pudding and 1 pint of whipping cream. That is it. I used one box of Trader Joe's dry chocolate pudding mix and added 1 pint of heavy whipping cream. I mixed it until it looked like mousse...I put it in a pastry bag and piped a bit into my "little pots". It made 8 servings. {Everybody else calls this chocolate mousse...except for me!}

For you foodies...I know the French made {make} it like a custard in a water bath...but when you are short on time and need a little bang for your buck...this will do just fine.

Tomorrow night before the birthday party, I will top them off with a tiny little swirl of white chocolate whipped cream {whipping cream made with a bit of white chocolate Torani syrup!} TAAA DAAA. Easy Peasy!

Now, next time you are out shopping...don't forget to pick up your ingredients for this European dessert with a fancy name! A bit of cream is good for your complexion!

BTW...I timed this. It took three minutes to make and maybe three minutes to pipe it into the glasses! It may take most people 5 minutes, but I like to get the swirls just right!

Nothing sweeter than mini pots de creme...what do you think?

Post Edit: This seems to be a favorite! I have received more e-mails and requests for this recipe and I think it's because it is easy, gourmet-looking and CHOCOLATE! Perfect for showers, parties or just because!

*********PLEASE READ: If you are using a different box of pudding, just follow the directions for making pudding. Instead of using MILK, substitute whipping cream. I suggest heavy whipping cream.

Happy Thursday!

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Thank You for all of the great ideas and for the comments. The winner is number 9...That Fresh Feeling. Please e-mail me your address, so I can get it shipped to you.

I am so excited about the next giveaway. Want a hint? It would be the best keepsake EVER and even better than that...it is made with A.MAZING detail and the cherry on top is this: One of my besties will design it just for YOU! No more hints or you may guess!

Happy Wednesday!

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Little Birdie Snacks

Hope you are all settling into the New Year.

I feel bad for the little birdies all year long...but especially when it is soooo cold outside.

When our children were younger, it was a great way of letting them know how God takes care of even the birds. They loved feeding the ducks and BIRDS!

Today, I used an old cookie cutter and brushed plain ole Elmers glue on it...and then poured bird seed on to coat. You may want to do small patches at a time so that you don't make as much as a mess as I did. It would also be a good idea to let it dry a bit in between coats of glue and bird seed.

Anyway, I think the little birdies are going to enjoy their little Valentines day snack...I hope they appreciate the baker's twine, too! I know we will....because their treat is hanging from a tree right outside our bedroom window.

Happy Tuesday!

And don't you just love my little dappled doggie? She found her OUTSIDE ball while we were hanging her gift to the birds!!!! I must love her because I let her bring that nasty thing into our house!

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Classic Red and White Baker's Twine {Giveaway}

Happy New Year to all of you! I thought with Valentine's Day sorta around the corner, it would be fun to start off the New Year with a giveaway.

This giveaway is for my blog followers and friends on facebook! You are welcome to sign up if you aren't following already. Facebook friends will earn an exra entry!

Twine is my favorite way to embellish boxes, tags, signs, packages, sandwiches, drink tags etc...soooo I wanted to pass the fun along to YOU.

All you need to do is let me know what you would do with 2300 feet of classic red and white baker's twine. I can't wait to read all of your ideas.

This giveaway is for U.S. only and will end on Wednesday, January 5th, at am 9:00 PST. The winner's name will be posted on Wednesday!

Happy Monday!

When you leave your comment be sure to mention if your a facebook friend.

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