Top 10 Civilizations That Mysteriously Disappeared Throughout our history, most civilizations have either met a slow demise or were wiped out by natural disasters or invasion. But there are a few societies whose disappearance has scholars truly stumped: 10. The Olmec One of the first Mesoamerican societies, the Olmec inhabited the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico. The first signs of the Olmec are around 1400 BC in the city of San Lorenzo, the main Olmec settlement which was supported by two other centers, Tenochtitlan and Potrero Nuevo. Where did they go? Around 400 BC the eastern half of the Olmec’s lands was depopulated- possibly due to environmental changes. 9. The Nabateans were a Semitic culture that inhabited parts of Jordan, Canaan and Arabia from around the sixth century BC. During the fourth century AD, the Nabateans abandoned Petra and no one really knows why. 8. The Aksumite Empire began in the first century AD in what is now Ethiopia and is believed to be the home of the Queen of Sheba. 7.The Mycenaeans 6. 4. 1.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries Call me easily amused, but these little torch-topped cupcakes delight me. Besides being a cute novelty item for a party, I think they would add a little drama to the end of a romantic meal. I've been looking for something different to serve for Valentine's dessert, and this is definitely different. For the cake portion, I chose a One Bowl Chocolate Cupcake recipe because 1. it's quick 2. it is easy, and 3. it fits my prerequisite for a light ending on date night. I should say, a light ending provided you don't eat too many. The cakes are just sweet enough, and have a light, fluffy crumb - the perfect vehicle for rich chocolate buttercream. Notes for flaming strawberries:Any alcohol below 80 proof will not ignite well. Shaina made a margarita version of this on Babble Food. Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries Yield: About 20 cupcakes [click to print]Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tin with cupcake papers and set aside. Hollow the strawberries carefully.
S'more Cupcakes Recipe at WomansDay.com- Dessert Recipes 6 graham cracker boards (oblongs) 2 tablespoon(s) each sugar and melted butter 1/2 cup(s) mini semisweet chocolate chips 2 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar 3/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt 1 1/4 cup(s) buttermilk 2 large eggs 1/2 cup(s) each canola oil and water 1 tablespoon(s) Tbsp vanilla extract 6 large egg whites 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar 1/2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract Small handheld butane torch Heat oven to 350ºF. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Pipe topping onto each cupcake. Here are some alternate versions of this recipe created by our wonderful community of chefs!
Apple Walnut Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes « Can You Stay for Dinner? In all my years on the internet, I’ve received three unforgettable emails. Each were typed by my mother. I picture her sitting at the keyboard, perfectly positioned to type as though she were being tested for proficiency. Either full caps or none at all. Her nose turned slightly up at the computer because she can’t quite see the 24” monitor. And truth be told, neither can I at 25 years old. These electronic notes are the joy of my existence. The first email appeared in my inbox the day my mother discovered the internet. Truly perfect. The second best email was one that I’d like to have chiseled into stone. Love, articulated. And then there was the third email. Just so you know, she looks fabulous with bangs. The genius of email is the terseness. But back to the email itself. And I don’t question her. I baked the cinnamon rolls. These are not light, they are not classically healthy, they can’t even be considered simple. Apple Walnut Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes Let’s get started, shall we?