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Oct 7, 2008
Look at what you can do with wall paper!
This is the wallpaper I'm putting in my guest bathroom. (above)
Found at http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/09/03/wallpapered-stair-risers/
Oct 5, 2008
White Chocolate Banana Bread
3 very ripe bananas
2 tbsp soft butter
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup white chocolate chips (use semi sweet for Chocolate Banana Bread) and /or
coarsely chopped nuts – pecans or walnuts work well (optional)
Keep your total amount to 1 cup.1.Preheat oven to 375°/190°C2.
Mash bananas in a bowl and add rest of the ingredients. Stir just until blended. It seems as if there is not enough liquid but don’t be fooled. The very ripe bananas add all the moisture needed. Mixing the ingredients together with a fork for 2-3 minutes is all you need to create the batter.3.Pour into greased 9"x5" loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out dry (unless of course you hit a chocolate chip).4.Cool for 10 minutes on a cake rack before removing from pan.5.To bake muffins, prepare the batter as above and bake for 20-25 minutes at 400°F/200°C, in center of ovenRuth's Tips & Variations-This is a great breakfast or mid day snack. -Instead of chocolate chips (or with them, if you prefer) try: chopped walnuts or pecansdried cranberries or cherries-Just make sure these ingredients add up to one cup. More than that will lose the bread/cake texture.
The Best Carrot (Pineapple) Cake
Makes one 3-layer cake
2 c. AP flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 c. whole, toasted almonds
1 c. toasted pine nuts
1 c. olive oil1 c. sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
4 eggs
3 Tbsp. dark molasses
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 c. chopped fresh pineapple, or 1 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 heaping cups shredded
carrotsFrosting:
4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (room temp.)
2 sticks (1 c.) butter, room temperature
2 c. powdered sugarHalf-and-half (as needed)
For the cake:1. Preheat the oven to 350-f degrees. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, almonds, and pine nuts and mix very well.2. In another large bowl, combine the olive oil, sugar, butter, brown sugar, eggs, molasses, maple syrup, pineapple, and carrots and mix well. Add them to the dry mixture. Mix very well.3. Generously butter three 9-inch cake pans and dust with flour. Divide the cake batter evenly into the cake pans. Use a measuring cup for accuracy.4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.5. Insert a toothpick into the cakes to make sure the are done. The toothpick should come out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely.To make the frosting:1. With an electric mixer, mix the cream cheese, butter, sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy, but stiff. Add half-and-half to thin.2. Use the frosting to fill and frost the cooked layers.Recipe from Beautiful Breads and Fabulous Fillings: The Best Sandwiches in America
Oct 4, 2008
Oct 3, 2008
3 coisas...
De tudo ficaram três coisas:
· A certeza de que estamos sempre começando,
· A certeza de que é preciso continuar,
· A certeza de que seremos interrompidos antes de terminar.
Portanto devemos:
· fazer da interrupção um caminho novo;
· da queda um passo de dança;
· do medo, uma escada;
· do sonho, uma ponte;
· da procura, um encontro.
Fernando Pessoa
· A certeza de que estamos sempre começando,
· A certeza de que é preciso continuar,
· A certeza de que seremos interrompidos antes de terminar.
Portanto devemos:
· fazer da interrupção um caminho novo;
· da queda um passo de dança;
· do medo, uma escada;
· do sonho, uma ponte;
· da procura, um encontro.
Fernando Pessoa
Oct 2, 2008
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