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Not so much a recipe…

Not so much a recipe…
More of a “why have I not been doing this for years?” post. Remember back when I made caramel sauce? For some strange reason, I haven’t made it since then. I know, right!? The other day, I decided to make caramel sauce. I’d also been pouring the leftover coffee into an ice tray and freezing it in the off hand chance I’d have time to make iced coffee. See where I’m going? I didn’t have time to cold brew, so I made coffee in the french press, poured it into a pitcher, and let it rest in an ice bath. Once it was chilled, I took the caramel sauce and drizzled it in some glasses. Totally fancy, I know. Then I added the coffee cubes, my favorite creamer, then the coffee. Lovely. For this batch, I didn’t let the coffee cool enough, so the caramel drizzles disappeared when I poured the coffee in. So, now that I have the power of delicious iced coffee, you’ll find me out in my back yard, chillin’ with a book and sippin’ on love. Pioneer Woman’s Caramel Sauce Like this: Like Loading...

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Updated 9/22/11 to Add: If you’re coming here to sample these delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, you just might like the latest recipe that I’ve posted for Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. And Gingerbread- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. Enjoy! Here’s a short video sharing how to make these delicious pancakes: If you’ve ever thought you needed a reason to eat pancakes, today is the day: National Pancake Day! How do you like your pancakes? But recently I started dreaming about mixing cinnamon rolls and pancakes together… and this is what I came up with- my new favorite pancake: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. I have a wonderfully fluffy pancake batter that I like to use (recipe below) so I swirled a bit of cinnamon roll filling into the pancake. And they cooked up just like a pancake- fluffy, but with craters of crusty, sugary cinnamon swirled within. You might find three of these stacked in a fancy breakfast restaurant, but I’m gonna tell you that one pancake is all you need. Oh yeah. Ingredients:

14 Coffee Recipes and 7 Other Ways to Use Leftover Coffee | Money and Risk Have a caffeine addict in your house? Are you pouring leftover coffee into the sink every night? Coffee grounds getting you down? Here are some thrifty ways to repurpose your coffee habit. Try all 21, given that super caffeine-fueled energy you have. Leftover Coffee My husband must have coffee to start his day, so our coffee maker brews 4 cups every morning. Not in my household. Instead of leaving the pot to boil dry or the coffee to condense, I just throw the whole pot in the fridge until we get home from work at night. 1. 2. 3. 1 cup or less coffee required. I do use regular milk to smooth the harsh flavor of the coffee. Here’s the trick: if the mocha drink is not sweet enough, just add a non-sugar sweetener. Top your frozen blended mocha with whipped cream, shaved chocolate and voila. We actually have this for either dessert at night or save the coffee to make in the morning as a nice to-go treat. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. photo credit: dongga

Design Crush & Popsicles! Not to sound full of myself, but I’m pretty sure this is the be all, end all of popsicle roundups. There’s a little something for everyone: the foodies, the purists, the ones who prefer frozen yogurt, the ones who prefer a little alcohol, everyone. Tweny-five options to be exact. Click on the photo to be taken to the recipe. All photos and recipes copyright of their respective source unless otherwise noted. Paper Flowers – Anyone Can Do That | FindInspirations.com Japanese Kusudama, this tutorial is featured on Craftuts Anyone can do that, I assure you. The proof: I can, just take a quick look at my result below. And, believe me, I am neither meticulous nor particularly patient. Below you can see my very first attempt to create paper flowers. What you will need to make your own Kusudama paper ball? 1. 3. 4. (optionally) I prefer torn paper instead of cut. You have to start with a single petal. Now you have to glue your 5 petals into a flower. Apply the glue to only one side of each petal, except for the last one, in this case cover both sides with glue. Your first flower is done. Don’t glue every petal right after you make it. When all 12 flowers are finished you have to glue them together. When two halves of Kusudama Flower Ball are ready you have to glue them together.

Desserts That Are Almost Too Cute To Eat & Pretty Please Us Blog: Your guide to fashion, beauty, style & everything else in between. Hi, my name is Himani and I’m a sugar addict. But the only thing that holds me back from devouring a sinful concoction is if it looks super cute. You know… because cute desserts deserve to live longer than the ugly ones (I’m going to some sort of sugar-y hell for that one). Check out some of the cute desserts that you will think twice before you put them in your belly: Football themed Chocolate Covered Strawberries (purchase) or (make your own). Pink Ombré Cake (how to) Bride & Groom Cookies (purchase) Glittering Sandwich Cookies (how to) Snowman Shots. Rudolf Cake Pops (how to) Lastly, Tiffany’s inspired cake pops! Here are some lunchbox creations you’ll feel guilty about chomping down! Want some more delicious recipes? Check out our healthy pizza recipe now!

Preserving! With the abundance of beautiful ripe fruits and vegetables seems to come the overwhelming need (or, sometimes, guilty conscience) to preserve said produce and save it from over-ripening and being destined for the garbage bin... Couple that general urge (or guilt) with two super-preservers (yep... I mean you, Heather and Amanda) and this wannafoodie got her butt kicked thoroughly into preserving gear. My first foray into preserving was last summer with my good friend Heather. This year, I was regaled with tales of Heather's preserving (including some incredible tasting apple butter) and Amanda's days of preserving her and her boyfriend's produce. Pictured (from left to right): Hibiscus Syrup, Carrot Jam, Bread and Butter Pickles, Corn Relish, Spiced Golden Plum Jam, Peach and Onion Chutney, Spicy Pickled Beans, Dill Pickles, Spicy Dill Pickes, Silk Road Dill Pickles, Pickled Carrots. Pickles... Golden plums destined for simmering with garam masala... amazing over creamy brie cheese!

Alfred Angelo - WeddingTips For 75 years, Alfred Angelo has been helping brides have the day of their dreams and now we want to share our best tips with you. All about your dress 1. Gown shopping should be a priority on your ‘to do’ list. It takes months to make your dress, so give yourself plenty of time. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Under wraps 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. For your girls 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Protecting your Dress 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. From hair to shoes and everywhere in between 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75.

Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies I am so in love with these darn chocolate lava cookies! What is it about a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie stuffed with decadent, rich, melted chocolate that makes it so irresistible?? Especially when topped with vanilla ice cream. These are one of Kev’s favorite homemade treats, and he usually asks me to make them at least once a week. They are so simple to whip up, and such a treat! Let’s make some right now :) All you really need for these fabulous cookies is your favorite cookie dough and a bag of chocolate chips. Since these cookies are absolutely gushing with delicious rich chocolate, my favorite chocolate chips for this recipe are the Hersey’s Milk Chocolate chips. Now let’s make some chocolate lava cookies! Place the flattened cookie dough in the bottom of a well-greased standard sized muffin tin. Now for our gooey, rich milk chocolate filling. Lay the Ziploc bag flat in the microwave, spreading out the chocolate chips in a single layer. Heaven help me. Mama mia. 1. 2. 3.

Better-Than-Crack-Brownies I’m sorry for doing this to you. I really am. But see, last Friday while I was on a 10-hour road trip heading for vacation, I received this recipe from a reader named Liz. Liz, I love you. That’s all I have to say. I was tortured by this recipe for a full 8 days before I could make it. So it was the first thing I made when I returned home. These are an absolute sin. I really don’t have any words, other than you must try them. They may also change your waistline too. But that’s okay. It’s all in the name of chocolate. Better-Than-Crack Brownies 1 batch brownies (boxed mix or oooey gooey brownies) 1/2 cup salted peanuts (if don’t have salted, add sea salt) 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal Mix brownies according to directions, and bake for 20-25 minutes in a 9 x 13 baking dish. While they are finishing baking, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Mr.

25-money-saving-ideas | budget | get-started When planning a wedding good "Money Saving Ideas" are always welcome Here is our collection of 25 great Money Savers for our DIY brides world wide: 1) Have a smaller wedding with fewer guests. This will cut your total wedding costs a lot. The fewer guests - the fewer invitations - the fewer tables - the less food & drinks and so forwards. Smaller weddings are often much more enjoyable for guests attending the wedding as well as for the couple. 2) Simply and stylish invitations. 3) Avoid May - October. 4) Consider a wonderful Asti instead of champagne. 5) Less snacks and food at the reception. 6) Buy flowers in season. 7) If you have the skills and the time, you can make your own table centrepieces. 8) Avoid decorating the church with flowers. 9) Have the wedding ceremony and the wedding party at the same place.This makes it easy and less expensive on transport for you and your guests and will cut costs considerably on decorations in total. 10) Use less but bigger tables.

How To Make Perfect Brownies | How To Cook Like Your Grandmother I’ve tried lots of brownie recipes: Boxes, scratch, frosted, plain, nuts, chips, fudge … Each of them has something to like, but depending on my mood I might want a change of pace. Not any more. My wife found this recipe, and it’s perfect. Ingredients 1½ cups sugar ¾ cup flour ¾ cup cocoa powder (see note below) 3 eggs ¾ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter) ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (see note below) Directions A NOTE ON CHOCOLATE: You’ll notice the list of ingredients is very short. The assembly is about as easy as you can get. Do this by hand, until the dry ingredients are just incorporated into the wet, and stop. Stir in the chocolate chips. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment. Pour the batter and spread it out. Bake at 325° for 20-30 minutes. Very carefully lift the parchment out of the baking dish. Peel the edges and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Pour yourself a glass of milk, and that’s it. Make these in two minutes flat Like this recipe?

30 Geeky Wedding Invites | Geek Wedding Guide | Geek Wedding Guide Comic Book Love When photographer Nicole Ladonne, met Crystal and Ryan to discuss their upcoming engagement session she immediately discovered they nerded out about comic books just as much as her. Ladonne suggested they take their photographs at the Ann Arbor comic bookstore, Vault of Midnight. She says it was one of her favorite engagement sessions ever and... Scientist turned Cake Maker Tasha Shomali of Tasha’s Tasty Treats is a scientist turned baker. DIY Geeky Pop-up cards How cute and geeky are these pop-up cards? Hello world! Welcome to WordPress. Appy Couple – App Planner In a world where apps do everything from reminding you to take the dog out, to teaching you how to tie your shoe, its only natural now there is an app to help plan and publish your wedding details. iPhone Engagement Photography Engagement photos are a great opportunity to let your personalities shine. Meteorite Wedding Ring Redditor Laporkenstein carries a piece of space around with him everyday. Lego Wedding Portrait

Food Nutrition Facts - Healthy Living Tips at WomansDay.com - Womans Day Every child has heard the healthy-eating mantra "You are what you eat." But there may be a closer resemblance between good-for-you grub and your body than you thought. We found 10 foods that mirror the body parts they provide nutrients for—for example, brain-boosting walnuts actually look like a brain. Coincidence? 1. Slice a carrot in half crosswise and it's easy to see that the veggie resembles an eye—look closely and you'll even notice a pattern of radiating lines that mimic the pupil and iris. 2. The folds and wrinkles of a walnut bring to mind another human organ: the brain. 3. Long, lean stalks of celery look just like bones—and they're good for them, too. 4. The lightbulb shape of an avocado looks like a uterus, and it supports reproductive health as well. 5. Studies have offered evidence that clams, which bear a resemblance to testicles, are actually good for the male sex organs. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

DIY Halloween Decorations I put up the first of our Halloween decorations this weekend and Jordan said "Isn't it too early for Halloween decorations?" Um, NO! (IS it too early? It's not too early right?) I had picked up a few cute pumkins at the store but I really want to make some decorations myself. I loooove carving pumpkins (and making pumpkin seeds afterwards)! I hope these inspire you to get crafty with your Halloween decorations this year!

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