tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61162606641169268442024-03-12T19:37:49.412-05:00Inspire. Create. Bake.Graphic designer, baker and a photo taker. Inspired by Jesus, stellar design, all things creative, photography, cooking, recycling, the arts and funny stuff.Amy Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09426534390283240429noreply@blogger.comBlogger367125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-80295619902757874612014-07-06T17:22:00.000-05:002014-07-06T17:23:08.553-05:00Chocolate Chip Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This chocolate chip cookie recipe has been my tried-and-true for several years now. Luckily, I don't have to search through all of the pinterest "best ever" recipes to find one. And really, if all of the cookies out there are the best ever, does that make them all average? How does one cookie stand out from the rest? I guess you'll have to try them all to figure it out. I received this recipe from a friend about six years ago, and I haven't turned back since. It's nice to have this recipe in my back pocket when I am craving that chocolatey, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. It turns out as I expect it to every single time. Since I haven't blogged about this recipe before, I've had to go searching through all of my paper recipes to find it. Since I prefer to search for recipes online now, I felt we could both get the benefit of having it on my blog. I hope this cookie becomes your go to from now on.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Preheat</b> oven to 350 degrees or 325 degrees for a convection oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Cream</b> together butter, shortening, both sugars and vanilla extract in a large bowl, about 3 minutes. Add in eggs one at a time.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Mix</b> dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Slowly add in to creamy mixture. Add in chocolate chips. Mix well.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Scoop</b> heaping spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Side Note: I only bake one tray at a time on the center rack to allow for even cooking. I find it more consistent to have one tray in the oven while working on the next tray. That way one tray is always baking.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Bake</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> for 9-11 minutes, depending on how chewy a cookie you like. I barely let mine brown before pulling them out.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Makes approximately 55 cookies.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />*To bring eggs to room temperature faster, place eggs in slightly-warmer-than lukewarm water for about five minutes.</span></span></div>
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Amy Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09426534390283240429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-32234422569172792012012-02-27T21:50:00.001-06:002012-02-27T21:54:19.875-06:00Lemon cookies<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6790948170/" title="Lemon cookies by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Lemon cookies" height="416" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6790948170_2cce45e905_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Another great find off of Pinterest. These won first place in the Food Dish best cookie contest. Of course I had to taste them for myself. A soft and chewy bite. Delicately sweet with the combination of that tangy lemon flavor. This cookie is a keeper.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Lemon Cookies</span></b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Adapted Recipe from: <a href="http://www.ldsliving.com/story/64185-food-dish-cookie-recipe-contest-winner-recipe">LDS Living</a></span></span></span><br />
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<div style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup granulated sugar</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. vanilla extract</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 egg</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">2 tsp. lemon zest</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">1/4 tsp. salt</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">1/4 tsp. baking powder</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">1/2 tsp. baking soda</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">1/2 cup powdered sugar</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Grease</b> light colored baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>In</b> a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Whip</b> in vanilla, egg, lemon zest, and juice. Scrape sides and mix again.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Stir</b> in all dry ingredients slowly until just combined, excluding the powdered sugar.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Scrape</b> sides of bowl and mix again briefly. Pour powdered sugar onto a large plate.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Roll</b> a heaping teaspoon of dough into a ball and roll in powdered sugar.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Place</b> on baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Bake</b> for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms begin to barely brown and cookies look matte.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Remove</b> from oven and cool cookies about three minutes before transferring to cooling rack.<br />
*If using a non-stick darker baking tray, reduce baking time by about 2 minutes.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-71238254431130069132012-02-19T18:09:00.000-06:002012-02-19T18:09:48.475-06:00Bacon caramel popcorn<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6906096983/" title="Bacon caramel popcorn by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Bacon caramel popcorn" height="438" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6906096983_7e1a74f2cf_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Bacon Caramel Popcorn</span></b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Adapted Recipe from: <a href="http://candy.about.com/od/sugarcandy/r/Bacon-Caramel-Popcorn.htm" style="color: #4a413a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">About.com</a></span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b>INGREDIENTS</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8 slices bacon</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6 cups popped popcorn (plain)<br />
1/2 cup packed brown sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5 tbsp. unsalted butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tbsp. light corn syrup</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 tsp. baking soda</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">candy thermometer</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: xx-small;"><b><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: xx-small;"><b>DIRECTIONS</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />
<b>Preheat</b> oven to 250 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Cook</b> the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain off the fat and let cool. Once cool, coarsely chop the bacon into half-inch pieces.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Place</b> the bacon, popcorn and chopped pecans into a large bowl and toss together.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup and stir them together over medium heat. Once the sugar and butter have melted, stop stirring and insert a candy thermometer.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Continue</b> to cook the sugar until it reaches 238 degrees which should take 2-3 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Once the temperature has been reached, remove pan from the heat and add the baking soda. Stir vigorously. The sugar mixture will foam up, so be careful during this step.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Pour</b> the caramel over the popcorn mixture in the bowl and quickly stir together, making sure the popcorn, nuts and bacon are coated with caramel.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Spread</b> the popcorn out over the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to distribute the caramel.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Once it is golden brown and crunchy, remove from oven and allow to cool completely.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Store</b> popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-61625256435764521772012-02-14T07:30:00.001-06:002012-02-14T07:34:37.880-06:00i carry your heart with me<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875218089/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="537" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6875218089_d5145b3ba4_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My grandma and grandpa</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875217969/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/6875217969_3e3206294e_o.jpg" width="427" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Their wedding day</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875217837/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6875217837_34e7be84d6_o.jpg" width="418" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A gorgeous bride and a handsome groom - my grandparents.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875216491/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="361" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6875216491_2d6e296d48_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My grandma had eight children, all unique and so special.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875217351/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6875217351_c5457eaba1_o.jpg" width="440" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My grandma loved her flowers. On any given day there were at least 10 small jars/vases in her kitchen of a flower she had picked or a plant stem that needed stronger roots, growing them all in water. She cared for her plants like the Lord cared for her. Every breath she took she was dedicated to her faith. </span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875216711/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="391" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6875216711_4ce6630a47_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And to her husband of 62 years.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875216851/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="483" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6875216851_f4a49911d1_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mom and grandma</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875217443/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6875217443_063ef75964_o.jpg" width="475" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grandma with my niece Breyya</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875216383/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="391" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6875216383_7d39acb0fa_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Me and my two grandmas</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875216585/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="389" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6875216585_d21889a857_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Me, grandma and my mom during her last week.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6875400013/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="514" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6875400013_220b134977_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today on Valentines Day, my grandmother will be laid to rest. What better way to say I love you than today. We will honor such a strong, gentle grandmother, mother, daughter and friend to so many. I will carry you in my heart always, grandma. I love you.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart)</span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">i am never without it (anywhere i go you go, my dear;</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
i fear no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">i want no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant<br />
and whatever a sun will always sing is you<br />
<br />
here is the deepest secret nobody knows<br />
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud<br />
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows<br />
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)<br />
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart<br />
<br />
i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">BY <a href="http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/e-e-cummings">E. E. CUMMINGS</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-12366707792343646112012-02-01T23:35:00.000-06:002012-02-01T23:35:42.106-06:00Flucke Family Photos<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6805167947/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6805167947_b32497db86_o.jpg" width="403" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As you can see, these photos were taken in the Fall. This day was very chilly and very windy. I remember thinking we are going to have a rough winter. It's now February 1st, and the high today was around 63. I love it.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The wind can be very difficult when trying to shoot outdoors. But with a little patience and your camera ready, the wind dies down for a brief moment and the capture happens. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6805167769/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="384" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6805167769_4aa3b7ae4c_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6805167707/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="401" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6805167707_9c71d9d632_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6805167639/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="371" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6805167639_5376146e12_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6805167511/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6805167511_b7a6259c83_o.jpg" width="405" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-5751644446017886032012-01-25T07:48:00.000-06:002012-02-01T23:35:35.751-06:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6760129697/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="397" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6760129697_d1ed53c773_o.jpg" width="560" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-19422304511353104922012-01-18T07:28:00.000-06:002012-02-01T23:35:35.752-06:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6719975945/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="395" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6719975945_becb391c9c_o.jpg" width="560" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-68743198943788858682012-01-16T19:39:00.001-06:002012-01-17T08:53:58.825-06:00Sarah's senior pictures<div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6711671607/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="600" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6711671607_f0f42673d4_o.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6711671417/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="600" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6711671417_e04d86f8ee_o.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6711671271/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="600" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6711671271_3b09b5195d_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6711671129/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="600" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6711671129_81b198c58c_o.jpg" width="407" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6711670969/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="600" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6711670969_4b9a9ccbe7_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6711670795/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="600" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6711670795_7b2056fb48_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6711670661/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="600" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6711670661_8d7b302d3b_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6711670505/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="600" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6711670505_ba54d34bf6_o.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I linked up at:<br />
<a href="http://my3boybarians.com/2012/01/sweet-shot-tuesday-86/">sweet shot tuesdays</a> - life with my 3 boybarians<br />
<a href="http://communalglobal.blogspot.com/2012/01/tuesdays-around-world.html">tuesdays around the world</a> - communal global</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-43695896127291848912012-01-01T11:38:00.000-06:002012-01-17T08:54:05.277-06:00New Year. New Beginnings.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6613547173/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="396" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6613547173_1027cb2d07_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2011 was a roller coaster of a ride. I do love roller coasters, but not so much in life. 2012 is full of promise, aspirations and serenity. Thankful for a new year!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-41377451143617534622011-12-07T08:42:00.000-06:002011-12-07T08:50:19.752-06:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6471696571/lightbox/"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UG8ep06vBHA/Tt97I6TGsfI/AAAAAAAABiY/E2NFkTUJ-Zw/s1600/IMG_5157lightblog.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-1297758299074405392011-11-30T07:48:00.000-06:002016-04-22T14:12:43.343-05:00Kelley family photos<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6429016231/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6429016231_069ea469a9_o.jpg" height="373" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I met the Kelley family through friends. I think they chose the best weekend for photos. All the leaves had changed, colors were vibrant and the grass was still green. We tried doing candid shots which I think turned out rather nicely. I had a great time shooting this family.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6429015771/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6429015771_1570c270e0_o.jpg" height="465" width="560" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6429013733/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6429013733_6d2e60734c_o.jpg" height="590" width="468" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6429015323/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6429015323_37a6fe4ddb_o.jpg" height="590" width="420" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6429011689/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6429011689_47f3ea2300_o.jpg" height="590" width="463" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-23840835948301299912011-11-24T07:48:00.001-06:002011-11-29T16:52:35.911-06:00Toolbox cake: The end of an era<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394398249/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="461" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6394398249_5b638e124c_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think this is a good cake to end my fondant/cake exploration journey on. I planned on doing just one cake a month, but even that was too much. I'm ready to start something different. I really want to pick up a paintbrush and start painting again. I've said that several times over the years. Now is the time. Stay tuned.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394398909/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="398" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6218/6394398909_027f14e9da_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This cake was make for a friend's grandpa who turned 80. He was a handyman and often worked on lawnmowers. A toolbox and the number 80 built from wood is the direction I was going.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394398763/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="388" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6394398763_0624ac171a_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Carrot cake was made for the old school toolbox.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394398559/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="400" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/6394398559_1e0dcf1b14_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This was my first time using Rice Krispie treats as sculpture pieces. It was a little daunting at times, but I worked through it and of course ate what I didn't use.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394398385/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="401" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6394398385_ae6fc5a43d_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The 80 was red velvet cake.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394397479/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="380" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6394397479_2122999c56_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Close-up shots. Every piece was covered in fondant and painted with food coloring.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394397905/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="410" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6394397905_f21a22a659_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394397577/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="399" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6394397577_f87197aebe_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"Nails" in the wood</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394397239/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="386" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6394397239_4444140c02_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6394397767/" title="Toolbox cake by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Toolbox cake" height="687" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6103/6394397767_a9857ae996_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-81805605662144178612011-11-02T08:21:00.001-05:002011-11-02T11:19:50.871-05:00Halloween costumes<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305437059/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="379" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6305437059_305f5c7856_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This was my third year hanging out with this fun group for Halloween. I feel very fortunate to be able to hang out with so many kids on Halloween. I had so much fun when I was a kid trick or treating, I love to relive that with others.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305436837/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="421" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6048/6305436837_60ebd66d62_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Lily as a cat</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305961440/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6305961440_13fff37100_o.jpg" width="383" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Audrey as a witch</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305961292/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6305961292_30c834da66_o.jpg" width="388" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Izzy as a skeleton</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305961568/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6305961568_3d01594c71_o.jpg" width="409" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305436863/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6305436863_6536bc50a4_o.jpg" width="375" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tucker as wolverine</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305436893/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6230/6305436893_901e0d01e8_o.jpg" width="394" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sawyer as catwoman</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305961380/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="441" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6305961380_a4ec3d67d5_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Porter as the hulk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305437035/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6305437035_e73dbaea87_o.jpg" width="372" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These two girls were my little buddies. They wanted to hold my hand at all times while trick or treating. I love that.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305961312/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6305961312_5d04d48638_o.jpg" width="422" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305436767/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6305436767_32af7d9490_o.jpg" width="408" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305436941/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6305436941_cc4e56f6d2_o.jpg" width="409" /></a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305961504/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="393" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6305961504_8ded592b53_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Prepping for trick or treating in College Hill.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305437103/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="391" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6305437103_475bcd264e_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The triplets' grandma and grandpa at their candy stations.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6305436961/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/6305436961_c768226300_o.jpg" width="424" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Izzy's mom Maranda made the top half of her skeleton costume. She did a great job!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I linked up at:<br />
<a href="http://communalglobal.blogspot.com/2011/11/today-02112011.html">tuesdays around the world</a> - communal global</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-28041442361564802222011-10-25T07:40:00.000-05:002011-11-02T11:17:23.166-05:00Shine Like Stars band<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279898968/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="376" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/6279898968_f1bc006915_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Over the summer I took some photos for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shine-Like-Stars/329670225522">Shine Like Stars</a>, the rockin' worship band at <a href="http://www.citylifechurch.org/">City Life Church</a>. They've been using these photos for their website and for promotional materials. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Most of these were taken in downtown Wichita. These are my favorites from the shoot.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279898918/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="373" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6211/6279898918_22286a7cf9_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279898850/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="390" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6279898850_94fdd29441_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279378123/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="373" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6279378123_99b7f2ebec_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279898902/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="386" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6279898902_7cff295fb3_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279898980/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/6279898980_e29c81d139_o.jpg" width="403" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279378105/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="364" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6279378105_f61a8e8fb7_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279898882/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="373" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6279898882_6fc3ebdf29_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279898812/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="373" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6279898812_2c5670dd9b_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It started raining during the shoot which was really fun to capture.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6279898830/" title="Shine Like Stars by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Shine Like Stars" height="401" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6279898830_362e45bf38_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We all had such a fun time on this shoot. Give them a listen and see what they are all about.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://slsworship.com/">Shine Like Stars - slsworship.com</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last week, I did a photoshoot with them for their Christmas EP. I'll post those when the cd is released, and give a few away on my blog!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They would also love your help. They have the opportunity to open for the Rock and Worship Road Show at Intrust Arena in Wichita. All you have to do is click on the Facebook link below and like the video. Thanks for your help!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150429841641125">Shine Like Stars Facebook Link</a></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c343d;">I linked up at:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="http://communalglobal.blogspot.com/2011/10/tuesdays-around-world-102511.html">tuesdays around the world</a> - communal global</span></span></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-8596601065191714802011-10-22T08:49:00.000-05:002011-11-02T11:17:31.233-05:0013th birthday cake<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6268731793/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6268731793_4b3716d6a6_o.jpg" width="393" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hello friends. Have I been MIA or what?!?! As you may know, when life gets busy, my blog is usually the first thing to go. I started a new job the beginning of August and have been super busy. But the good thing is, I really love my job, so I don't mind. I do miss blogging though. So here I am all bright-eyed and bushy tailed.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In my last cake post, I mentioned I wouldn't be doing cakes anymore due to time issues. But here I go blogging about a recent cake I've made. I decided I'll do one cake a month if I'm asked. It will help keep my fondant skills up to par.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This cake was made for my good friend Jen's daughter, Kayla, who turned 13. Kayla picked out the colors, cake type and polka dot theme. It's a neapolitan cake.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6268731621/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="363" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6268731621_e366c01455_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6269257522/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="600" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6269257522_bbfd21f338_o.jpg" width="407" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">White, chocolate and red velvet</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6268731737/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6268731737_43986e090e_o.jpg" width="441" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6269257772/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6269257772_0fc72daae4_o.jpg" width="432" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6269257616/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6167/6269257616_667ea58074_o.jpg" width="404" /></a></span><br />
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</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-62902526910397464032011-09-08T08:26:00.000-05:002011-09-08T08:27:52.780-05:00Lemon blueberry cheesecake cookies<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6127096350/" title="lemon blueberry cheesecake cookies by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="lemon blueberry cheesecake cookies" height="590" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6127096350_dbb5d1d023_o.jpg" width="469" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've made these twice this week for birthdays, if that gives you any indication of how tasty these are. I found this recipe on Pinterest. The combination of lemon and blueberry must be a popular one. I've seen recipes for pancakes, cupcakes and beverages lately, and yes, I've pinned them all. The combination of sour lemon and subtle sweetness of the blueberries makes for quite the pair. These cookies are not overly sweet which I like. The added cream cheese in the center helps meld the flavors even more. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. They are best served right out of the oven, or warmed up for a bit in the microwave. Makes about three dozen cookies.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Recipe from: <a href="http://hotpolkadot.com/2011/08/18/its-12am-do-you-know-where-your-cookies-are/">Hot Polka Dot</a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b>INGREDIENTS</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup granulated sugar</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> zest of 1 lemon<br />
3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/2 tsp. baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp. baking powder<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
3 c. flour</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> 1 c. blueberries</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 pkg cream cheese, cut into 1 tsp cubes</span><br />
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<b>In</b> a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until it's light and fluffy. Blend in the lemon zest, juice and eggs. Make sure to scrape off any bits of zest that stick to the mixer paddle.<br />
<b>In</b> a separate bowl whisk together the baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour then mix into the wet ingredients. Gently fold in 3/4 c. of the blueberries so as not to burst any. <b>Refrigerate</b> the dough for about 15 – 20 minutes to make the dough slightly stiff.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Preheat</b> oven to 350 degrees and position rack in the center. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>While</b> the cookie dough is chilling in the fridge, roll 1 tsp. cream cheese (or however much you think you can fit inside a cookie) into small balls and flatten slightly, these will be pressed into the cookie dough.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>After</b> the dough is chilled, roll 1 heaping tbsp. of dough into a ball then flatten it slightly into a disc shape. Place a cream cheese ball into the center and form the dough around it creating a ball again, then flatten slightly. With the remaining 1/4 cup of blueberries, place a few on top of each cookie before baking. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Bake </b>for about 10 - 13 minutes until the edges brown slightly. Transfer them to a cooling rack and enjoy!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Don't let the gluten-free part scare you. These are rich, creamy and delectable. I brought this to a friends house for an after dinner dessert and between the four of us, we almost finished the entire pan. It's reminiscent of smores with the toasted marshmallow fluff and the chocolate chip brownie. We used a hand-held butane torch to achieve this golden brown amazingness. This recipe made it into my top ten desserts (for the time being).</span><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: xx-small;"><b>INGREDIENTS</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 package Bob's Red Mill GF Brownie Mix</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 c. browned butter</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 c. warm water</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 egg</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tbsp. vanilla</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/3 c. milk chocolate chips</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 c. marshmallow fluff</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Preheat </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x9 baking pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Place</b> butter in a pan over medium heat, stirring often until butter changes to a darker golden color. (It took me about ten minutes).</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Whisk</b> the water, egg and vanilla together. Add it to the brownie mix with the browned butter and stir just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Pour </b>into prepared pan. Bake for 30-34 minutes or until center is almost set. (Brownies will continue to cook in the pan). </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Top</b> the hot brownies with the marshmallow fluff, and spread around for even distribution.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Place</b> under a hot broiler, watching closely, or use a kitchen torch until top is browned.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Best served hot.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://forblogs.blogspot.com/2011/09/tasty-tuesday-peach-berry-crisp.html"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/5754243219_ae68417f80_m.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My poor blog has been neglected as of late. I started a new job about a month ago and have been super busy with life. I'm ready to jump back into it though. I have so many food recipes waiting for me to blog about. This is going to be a busy week on here!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My friends Carrie and Dave were in town visiting and asked if I would shoot some maternity shots of her - of course I said yes. She's 31 weeks pregnant and it was super humid out, but we had a great time on the shoot. These are my favorites from the day.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">I linked up at:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/2011/09/sweet-shot-tuesday-71/" style="color: #4a413a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">sweet shot tuesdays</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">- life with my 3 boybarians</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://communalglobal.blogspot.com/2011/09/tuesdays-around-world.html" style="color: #4a413a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">tuesdays around the world</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">- communal global</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-64254765291044739082011-08-20T11:45:00.001-05:002011-08-23T08:01:07.792-05:00Jalapeno bacon bites<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6062505562/" title="Jalapeno bacon bites by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Jalapeno bacon bites" height="382" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6062505562_64086d6dfa_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I found this recipe through Pinterest. It's a quick and easy snack to make when you need something for a get together. To really save time I bought the precooked bacon. It's not as flavorful, but works best in a time crunch. I'll have to try peppered bacon next time. I like that some of filling came out during baking. It gives you a little glimpse as to what's inside. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Jalapeno Bacon Bites</span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-size: xx-small;">RECIPE FROM <a href="http://aisletoaloha.blogspot.com/2011/01/pop-em-like-theyre-hot.html" style="color: #4a413a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">AISLE TO ALOH</a>A</span></span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">INGREDIENTS</span></span></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">Package of crescent dough</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">4 oz. cream cheese</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">2 jalapenos</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">5 strips of bacon</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Preheat </b>oven to 350 degrees.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Slice</b> the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Clean out the seeds, rinse and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. </span></span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">For the bacon - If using precooked, cut into small pieces. If your bacon needs cooked, cut into pieces before frying up. This will give you a consistent shape. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Roll</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"> out the dough. I found it easiest to cut a piece of the dough off and reshape it into a circle. (see picture below)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">On each dough circle, add a dollop of cream cheese, a piece or two of jalapeno and bacon. There is no exact science to this. Place as much on the circle as you think will fit.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Bring</b> the corners of the dough together and twist them at the top so the filling doesn't come out.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Bake</b> for 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6062505708/" title="Jalapeno bacon bites by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Jalapeno bacon bites" height="345" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6062505708_3863aa584b_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6061955649/" title="Jalapeno bacon bites by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Jalapeno bacon bites" height="351" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6061955649_4951047ba3_o.jpg" width="560" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I linked up at:<br />
<a href="http://my3boybarians.com/2011/08/sweet-shot-tuesday-69/">sweet shot tuesdays</a> - life with my 3 boybarians<br />
<a href="http://communalglobal.blogspot.com/2011/08/tuesday-around-world_23.html">tuesdays around the world</a> - communal global<br />
<a href="http://forblogs.blogspot.com/2011/08/tasty-tuesday-buffalo-chicken-potato.html">tasty tuesdays</a> - for the love of blogs</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-32806246038764393392011-08-09T22:16:00.000-05:002011-09-08T08:28:55.050-05:00Black Tea-Blackberry Sorbet<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6027958196/" title="Black tea & blackberry sorbet by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Black tea & blackberry sorbet" height="419" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6027958196_29285ae4c7_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Check out the site where I found this recipe, <a href="http://www.honeyandjam.com/2011/07/black-tea-blackberry-sorbet.html">honeyandjam</a>. Her photos are incredibly gorgeous. (I need to step up my game). Honey and Jam also talks about the inspiration for this recipe. Sorbet is very easy to make. My first was <a href="http://inspirecreatebake.blogspot.com/2011/07/cherry-sorbet.html">cherry sorbet</a>, and this recipe was next in line. The addition of black tea really enhances the flavor profile of the sorbet. The only boiling involved is for the tea. The blackberries are pureed, pushed through a sieve and added to the tea. The hardest part is waiting on the ice cream maker to freeze the sorbet. I was tempted to drink the mixture. If you're curious - vodka is added to the mixture to keep it from freezing too hard.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><b>Black Tea-Blackberry Sorbet</b></span></span></span></span> </span></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-size: xx-small;">RECIPE FROM <a href="http://www.honeyandjam.com/2011/07/black-tea-blackberry-sorbet.html">HONEY AND JAM</a></span></span></b></span></span></span></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">INGREDIENTS</span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 cups water</span></span></span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">2 regular tea bags</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">1 cup sugar</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries (if frozen, let thaw completely)</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">1 tbsp. vodka</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Bring</b> water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags and allow to steep for five minutes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Remove</b> tea bags, add sugar and heat until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool completely.<br />
<b>Puree</b> blackberries in a food processor, then push through mesh sieve to remove seeds. <b>Add </b>vodka and lemon juice. Add to tea, then pour back through sieve.<br />
<b>Process</b> the mixture in an ice cream maker, according to manufacturers instructions.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6027406791/" title="Black tea prep by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Black tea prep" height="505" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6027406791_fc2e654f32_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">black tea + water</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6027407071/" title="blackberries by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="blackberries" height="388" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/6027407071_3b2753323a_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">macro shot of blackberries</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6027958022/" title="pureed blackberries by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="pureed blackberries " height="366" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6027958022_9d23e13398_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">pureed blackberries</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">I linked up at:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/2011/08/sweet-shot-tuesday-67/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">sweet shot tuesdays</a> - life with my 3 boybarians</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://communalglobal.blogspot.com/2011/08/tuesday-in-all-of-its-glory.html" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">tuesdays around the world</a> - communal global</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-10860544833548521072011-08-08T11:19:00.002-05:002011-08-09T10:27:14.309-05:00Roasted okra<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6021920005/" title="Roasted okra by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Roasted okra" height="416" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6021920005_5b67d3b718_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love okra but only know of a couple ways to prepare it. The potential slimy texture I avoid at all costs. I came across a roasting recipe that stated the high cooking temps will get rid of the okra slime. Slime really isn't a great word when it comes to cooking. It should only be mentioned when speaking of the movie Ghostbusters. Back to the okra. I was pleasantly surprised after preparing this batch. It has a slightly crispy skin and full of okra flavor, and the spices give it a nice kick of heat. Overall, a healthy snack choice to have around the house.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><b>Roasted Okra</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">INGREDIENTS</span></span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">1/2 lb. fresh okra</span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">olive oil</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">1/4 tsp. garlic powder</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">1/4 tsp. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">onion powder</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">A few dashes of cayenne pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">1/4 tsp. Chesapeake bay style seasoning</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Preheat <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">oven to 450 degrees. Rinse okra and pat dry. Slice off stems from the okra. Place okra in baking dish. </span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">In a small bowl, combine the spices and mix well. Sprinkle over the okra followed by a drizzle of olive oil. Using your hands, mix okra together making sure the spices and oil cover the entire surface of the okra. Make sure okra is in a single layer before placing in oven.</span></span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Bake </b>in oven for 15 to 25 minutes or until browned, stirring a few times during baking. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a bit of salt. Best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.</span></span><br />
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<center><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://forblogs.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/5754243219_ae68417f80_m.jpg" /></a></span></span></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-45219530938560305772011-08-03T09:40:00.000-05:002011-08-03T09:40:13.614-05:00A few of my favorite things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are two sites that I go to every single day. I love everything about them, and I want to share them with you. Fab.com and Pinterest.com</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3XE_ZjYeR_U/TjlVEsxminI/AAAAAAAABcE/Cqk88e4D-Iw/s1600/fabcom-logo31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3XE_ZjYeR_U/TjlVEsxminI/AAAAAAAABcE/Cqk88e4D-Iw/s1600/fabcom-logo31.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Daily design by everyone."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I came across this site a few months ago before it launched. I wasn't really sure what to expect but the small glimpses I saw were intriguing. Now I am hooked. Everyday at 11am ET different items are posted and I check them out ... every single day. Fab.com offers daily design inspirations and sales up to 70% off retail. This is innovative, modern design. Some items are very pricey but I still enjoy browsing through them. The items offered are anything from modern furniture, Milton Glaser prints, lighting to high tech toys, wallpaper and jewelry. The list is endless. It's a similar concept to Etsy, but items are discounted and most of the items I've never seen before. It's inspiring design. The catch is, you have to be invited. But have no fear. Here is a link from me to you so you can get in on the action. You will not be disappointed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-86892257946458812102011-07-30T10:08:00.003-05:002011-08-20T11:53:16.454-05:00Baked green tomatoes<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6021840489/" title="baked green tomatoes by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="baked green tomatoes" height="393" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6021840489_c7b69a79cc_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">During my stay in South Carolina, Julie made fried green tomatoes. I've had them a few times before, but hers were delicioso! Last week I was at the farmers market and picked three up. I wasn't fast enough to cook them though. You can see in the picture below I have a good green one, a green-yellow and a yellow-red. They went ripe on me. I was still determined to prepare them regardless of the color change. The recipe below is just enough for three tomatoes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><b>Baked Green Tomatoes</b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">INGREDIENTS</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">3 green tomatoes</span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">2 egg whites</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">2 tbsp. milk</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">1/3 cup flour</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">1/2 cup cornmeal</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">1/4 cup panko </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">a few dashes of:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">onion powder</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">garlic powder</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's)</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">cayenne pepper</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">cooking oil spray</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><b>Rinse </b>the tomatoes and hull the stem. </span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Preheat <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">oven to 400 degrees.</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Slice<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> the tomatoes a little more than a quarter inch.</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">In one tray, add the egg whites, milk, a pinch of salt and pepper; beat with a fork. </span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">In a separate tray, add the flour, cornmeal, panko and a few dashes of onion powder, garlic powder, creole seasoning and cayenne. Mix well. </span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Coat<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> the tomato in the wet ingredients and then the dry making sure all surfaces of the tomato are covered.</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Spray</b> cooking oil on the baking sheet. Place tomatoes on sheet and spray the tomatoes. Place in oven and bake for </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">30-40 minutes, flipping over once during baking. After you flip the tomatoes over, spray them with cooking spray and return to oven.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Remove </b>from oven and sprinkle salt on each tomato. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Best served hot/warm.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/5990164523/" title="Fried green tomatoes by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="Fried green tomatoes" height="376" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5990164523_5fb25e8cbe_o.jpg" width="560" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/6022336626/" title="green tomatoes by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="green tomatoes" height="397" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6022336626_f5cdd599b5_o.jpg" width="560" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116260664116926844.post-75983348277647452852011-07-25T23:49:00.000-05:002011-07-25T23:51:51.226-05:00Sophie Grace<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27267836@N02/5976933486/" title="Untitled by Inspire. Create. Bake., on Flickr"><img alt="" height="580" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5976933486_b18f33ba01_o.jpg" width="437" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love her little head tilt. My very good friend's daughter turned two several months ago, and I was fortunate enough to take her pictures. She is about as cute as it gets. I love her facial expressions and curious two year old behavior.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is her hardcore baby gangsta pose, I'm thinking her mama taught her this.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" style="color: #4a413a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">sweet shot tuesdays</a> - life with my 3 boybarians</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6c6159; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://communalglobal.blogspot.com/2011/07/today.html" style="color: #4a413a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">tuesdays around the world</a> - communal global</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8