Happy Thanksgiving

Sending a Thanksgiving hug to everyone!

Let The Wild Rumpus Start!

Wild thing . . . you make my heart sing . . .

Me and My Bagel

I'm a big fan of the bagel.

Treats for Moms

Our Mom's Group is full of foodies. A bunch of folks started making healthy stuff (imagine that). So every week I've taken it upon myself to dig up some fun, really decadent treat to share with the other moms. This afternoon I rediscovered one of my favorites. Super easy and it comes out unbelievable. I made it into little tarts instead of a big cake.

Chocolate and Walnut Gateau (Flourless Chocolate Cake)

1 12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips

¾ cup sugar

2/3 cup butter

3 eggs, separated

1 teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup flour

¼ cup milk

2/3 cup ground walnuts

Preheat oven to 350

Melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Recipe recommends double broiler, but I’ve always done it in the microwave.

Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl and beat until creamy. Beat in melted chocolate, egg yolks, vanilla and salt. Add flour and milk. Beat well. Stir in nuts.

In small bowl beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into chocolate batter.

Spread in greased 9 ½ inch springfoam pan (or cake pan). Bake for 25-30 minutes (a little less for tarts), do not open oven door or they will fall. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely and glaze

Glaze (I make using 1 cup of chocolate chips and a little milk. Much richer and it hardens into a nice top-crust)

1 cup chocolate chips

3 tablespoons butter (or vegetable oil)

2 tablespoons corn syrup

Melt all together and pour over cake. Cover top of cake with glaze and allow it to drip over the sides. Garnish with sprinkled walnuts or raspberries.

Energizer Bunny

I'm crawling and standing and pushing stuff and talking. . . just a bundle of action.