I am here, or at least I was 3 hours ago, and my children? They're home in the frozen tundra with my sister trying to stay warm. While it may not be warm here, it is not 5 below. I will not complain, even when it rains every. single. day. Just because I'm here in California … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: December 14, 2009
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Peppermint Truffles from Ganache
So, you may have been wondering how much hot chocolate I was going to make with all that ganache the other day. Hot chocolate for everyone! Actually, not really. Hot chocolate for no one. Truffles for everyone...or at least for me. The bonus of making hot chocolate from … [Read more...] about Peppermint Truffles from Ganache
Peppermint Truffles
10 ounces dark chocolate 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps 10 ounces milk chocolate melting pieces 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed In a small saucepan bring the cream to a boil. Pour over the dark chocolate in a stainless steel bowl, stirring … [Read more...] about Peppermint Truffles
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
