10 ounces dark chocolate, high quality 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps or 1 tablespoon pure peppermint extract 3 cups milk 2 generous tablespoons sugar 4 peppermint sticks marshmallows Place the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan over medium … [Read more...] about Peppermint Twist Hot Chocolate
Archives for December 2009
Peppermint Twist Hot Chocolate and Christmas Traditions
I mentioned that the tree had made an appearance at our home not too long ago just the other day. Since the moment it walked in through the door and found a place to rest in the living room, Kola Nut has been asking every. five. minutes. to put the ornaments on. So, naturally, … [Read more...] about Peppermint Twist Hot Chocolate and Christmas Traditions
The Monday Menu: December 7, 2009
We did it. The tree is up in the living room and the Kidney Bean is curious as ever. I wonder how many times he's going to ask, "Wh-is-it?" before he just gets used to its presence there. We haven't decorated yet, but I'm pretty excited to actually get lights and ornaments up … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: December 7, 2009
Cream of Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
I woke up with a migraine yesterday. I have to say that after this odd three-week hiatus (unheard of if you're me), I particularly resented this one. It was just there. No usual phantom warning, flecks of light, odd pain elsewhere. There. Pounding at my eyelids and making it … [Read more...] about Cream of Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Cream of Wild Rice Soup
3 cups chopped celery 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped 2 cups mini portabella mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup dry white wine or white cooking wine 1/4 cup flour 12 ounces uncooked wild rice 6 cups vegetable, … [Read more...] about Cream of Wild Rice Soup