Monthly Archives: February 2009

Feb 12

What To Do With Those Strawberries

I had a few Strawberries left over from my Chocolate Ganache Dipped Strawberries, and I wanted them to go to good use. Today I’m running low on everything in the kitchen, but I’ve got enough Oatmeal to make some tasty muffins for breakfast, so let’s get to it.

I’m using my favorite recipe for Oatmeal Muffins, but I am adding in a few extras.

After you have combined the Oats and Milk add in a few Chopped Strawberries, and a teaspoon of Vanilla, then let it hang out for 15 minutes.

You need one bowl for the dry ingredients, and one bowl for the wet ingredients.

Once the Oats & Milk have set for 15 minutes, pour the mixture into the egg and oil bowl, stir to combine. Then add the mixture into the dry ingredients bowl, and stir to combine. Time to fill the muffin tin.

Pop them into the oven for about 23 minutes.

Once they are all done, move them to a rack to cool, and you’ve got yummy Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins. This would make a tasty Valentine’s Day breakfast, or a sweet treat for anytime.

Feb 12

I Have To Get Out Of The House Today

We are all still a little under the weather, but we are running out of everything. I made a trip to Dollar General yesterday for Kleenexes and Diapers, and Germ-X too. I’ve been reworking my menu and using what I have on hand, but the pantry is just about out. I hope Dylan is up to a trip out today, he is still sleeping in at the moment, so I know he isn’t feeling too much better. Hmmm what can I make with Chicken and Peanut Butter?

Feb 11

Decorating Here and There

I don’t decorate too much for Valentine’ Day, but I do have a few little Valentine’s decorations here and there.

Thade has been busy at school making crafts for the house. He made the cute I heart U guy for my desk, and a pretty pink and gold glitter heart for the front door.

I’ve reused a heart shaped mesh tin and salt and pepper shakers to make a Valentine’s Day napkin holder for the dining room table.

I would love to make a few large Heart Cut-outs for the big window in the foyer, but I haven’t gotten around to that one just yet…

How do you decorate your home for Valentine’s Day?

Feb 11

Poor Little Guy

Well the evil cold has found our little Dylan, and he is miserable today. He is just lounging on the couch, and feeling just awful. He has quite a cough, and his nose just won’t stop. I hope that he gets well soon.

Thade is doing much better though, and even slept through the night last night! He is back to school, and thrilled to be there. He has another party on Friday, and he can’t wait. He coughs every now and then, but he is back to his normal hyper self, and we couldn’t be happier.

Feb 10

More Sweet Treats

I had some Heavy Whipping Cream leftover from the Chocolate Ganache, and although I would just like to down the entire pint, I think I had better do something else with it… So let’s make some homemade Whipped Cream.

You’ll need:

  • 2 large mixing bowls
  • Several trays of ice cubes
  • One Pint Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Vanilla Flavoring
  • Sugar (to taste)
  • A whisk, or a hand-mixer for when your arm completely tires out, like mine did.

Fill a large mixing bowl with the ice cubes, and set your second bowl on top. Add in the Heavy Whipping Cream, and whisk away. Then when your arm gets completely tired, and your kids come in 15 times asking what you are doing, switch to the hand mixer, and get the job done.

Much better, now whisk away.

Keep an eye on the Whipped Cream, and stop whisking when the whipped cream gets to a soft peak. Gently fold in a little vanilla, and add sugar to taste.

There you have it, homemade Whipped Cream. This would make a great topping for Strawberry Shortcake, or even Waffles. Mine is going on top of a Chocolate Pie, and hopefully I’ll have enough leftover for another dessert or two.

O.k., just one sip… I couldn’t resist!

Your kitties that always hang out in the kitchen would probably appreciate a little bit too.