November 28, 2009
Aaron has a little bit of a shrieking problem right now- it is earsplitting! I went outside to take pictures of the roosters during one of the episodes. Later, I tried taking his picture during one of his screaming bouts- he immediately stopped to smile and pose with his Mommy- very cute!
CS 56, 32. N 46, 26.
November 27, 2009
November 26, 2009
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I am not really a joiner- I like to be alone a lot, I get anxious around big groups of people and often have to force myself to go places rather than stay at home. But really there is nothing like being in a stadium full of people all rooting for the same team and feeling the pure joy of your team playing a winning game! If you've never experienced that you are really missing out.
CS 59, 24. D 63, 27.
November 25, 2009
November 23, 2009
November 22, 2009
November 20, 2009
November 19, 2009
November 18, 2009
November 17, 2009
I had to make cake tonight for the November Birthday potluck at work tomorrow. I was requested to make Tres Leches Cake. I love this cake and I made it once before. Unfortunately the cake part didn't work out last time- it was soupy in the middle! So I substituted a yellow cake mix from a box. So, it is easier and no one knows it's not made from scratch! (until now)
Cake
Make cake according to instructions on box. Cool for 30 minutes and then poke holes into cake using a skewer or meat fork.
For the soaking liquid and garnish:
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
4 tbsp. Myers's dark rum, or to taste
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tbsp. powdered sugar
Method:
Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, the evaporated milk and the coconut milk in a medium bowl. Stir in the rum.
Pour the milk mixture over the cake.
Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
When you’re ready to serve, toast the coconut in a large frying pan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove the coconut from pan immediately to prevent overbrowning.
Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar to soft peaks.
Spread whipped cream on cake and sprinkle with toasted coconut- Yum!!
54, 22.
November 16, 2009
November 15, 2009
November 13, 2009
November 12, 2009
November 11, 2009
November 9, 2009
November 8, 2009
I am pretty bummed that Fall seems to be over so soon- almost all the leaves are off the trees already! We still have some decent weather, though that is supposed to change soon. There are still some pretty things to be found out and about! First in my "Fall Beauty Series".
Internet is down at the house until Sunday so there will probably be delays in posting this week.
57, 39.
November 7, 2009
So, our internet went out yesterday- usually this is an easy fix but this time no go. I spent maybe an hour and a half last night trying to fix it and then about 2 hours on the phone with customer service today trying to fix it. No dice. So here I am on the porch poaching off of Kelly's wireless from down the street!
68, 43.
November 6, 2009
My dinner with Patsy and Monica was canceled due to Patsy not feeling well- hope we can reschedule soon! Instead I went to Kelly's house and visited for the evening. I tried to take pictures of the little dogs but they move around way too fast- just when I thought I was going to get a good picture they would move! I will try my nice camera on a faster speed next time. I did get a cute picture of little Grace.
70, 45.
November 4, 2009
When people come into the shop to sell their jewelry they sometimes have little family photos in charms or lockets. I can't bear to throw them away because I am a sentimental sucker- so I put them on my desk. Some of my co-workers have thought that they were actually my family members. I like the baby, kids, the 70's family and Grandma and Grandpa- I don't know how people could not keep them!
53, 31.
November 3, 2009
November 2, 2009
November 1, 2009
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)