Sunday, February 27, 2011

Did ya miss me?

Holy smokes. Have I been busy. Any who!

Today, I made lemon scones for brunch. The guests loved them.

The other HIT I made was Tortilla and Butternut Squash Soup from the New England Soup Factory cookbook. HOLY SMOKES! It is amazing! I have been using the Boston Organics for some home delivery, and the last order had the squash. My family doesn't like straight up squash, so I searched for a recipe that would "hide it."

FOUND IT!

The soup is amazing. I can't wait to eat it during the week too. What tasty leftovers.

Friday, January 7, 2011

The cooking and baking have stopped

Now it is time for me, to start eating right. I am starting Weight Watchers at home. I have to lose some weight and get into shape. So I am loading up on cucumbers, baby carrots and grape tomatoes. Dont' fear. There are cool recipes in the WW cookbook I just bought. I am going to try zucchini bread next week. Stay tuned!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Vacation is OVER

Although we spent a lot of time with family, I feel as though I need another vacation.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

An easy recipe, which the crowds love, just ask my co-workers

Today was the holiday party at work. Work supplies the salad and main course, and those who want to bring desserts, bring desserts.

I brought a carload of goodies.

The best seller of the day: Oreo Balls

8 oz. softened cream cheese (I did use the low fat kind, if that helps you)
1 package of oreo’s (I think they were 16 oz), crushed. Crush the entire cookie, don’t remove the filling
2 cups semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
1 T shortening (I use Crisco)

Mix cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy. Add the crushed Oreos and beat on high until well mixed. Chill for at least 2 hours in the freezer. Then roll Oreo cookie mix into one inch Oreo Balls.
Next, melt the chocolate chips and shortening with a double boiler or in the microwave.
Dip the Oreo balls completely into the melted chocolate using tongs or a toothpick.
Put on wax paper. After the Oreo balls harden, keep them in the refrigerator.

Makes about 3 or 4 dozen Oreo Balls, depending on the size

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Perplexus

Sooo, apparantly I am soooo very trendy. We have gotten this toy for three of Mark's friends.

And he wanted it. . . . so last night he opened it for Chanukah.

My friend just told me it was on Good Morning America today. . . . as a great toy. Annabelle from the Green Planet in Newton Highlands recommended it, and now I know that she is brilliant. This was back in June!

Naomi got a Pinkalicious Dolly, and she is happy as a clam!