Growing up, my Momma was and still is an excellent cook. I can remember her making this candy for our family. It is an old recipe, I believe that has been handed down from generation to generation. While it is very sweet, one bite and I am transformed back to my childhood to a time when life was all about the surprise. My Momma always had a surprise for us and this candy well...makes me smile.
1lb powdered sugar (3 3/4 cups)
1 stick butter (1/2 cup) melted and cooled
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbs heavy cream
good quality peanut butter (about 1 1/2 cups) room temp
Mix sugar, butter, and vanilla. Add cream slowly (1 Tbs at a time) until a dough forms. Knead on board covered with powdered sugar at least 5 minutes. It should be nice and smooth. Divide in half. Roll out between two sheets of plastic wrap. Remove top sheet of plastic. Spread dough with Peanut Butter. Roll up jelly-roll style. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill until firm. Use a sharp, clean knife to cut 1/4″ slices. Keep this candy refrigerated . . . I keep it wrapped and just cut off a slice when I want a fix.You can also wrap it tightly and place it in the freezer.
I love to eat chili during the winter months. Sometimes, I don't always have time to make my own and so, I stop by Wendy's and get me a bowl. Have you ever wondered how they make it taste so good? Well, you are in luck because I found the recipe for their chili. Now, you can make it at home and save yourself a trip.
Wendy's Chili
Author: CopyKat Recipes
Recipe Type: Wendy's, soup, chili recipe, copy cat recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 hr 30 min
Total time: 1 hr 45 min
Serves: 1
Ingredients
2 pounds freshly ground beef
4 cups (1 quart) tomato juice
1 (29-ounce) can tomato purée
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained ** note new addition
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1½ cups)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chili powder (you may want to use less)
1 teaspoon cumin (if you like real flavor, add more)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
In a frying pan, brown the ground beef, then drain off the fat. Put the beef and the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1½ hours, stirring every 15 minutes. You an also put this in the crock pot on low for 3 to 4 hours while the chili simmers.
In a post on your blog, nominate 15 fellow bloggers for The Versatile Blogger Award.
In the same post, add the Versatile Blogger Award.
In the same post, thank the blogger who nominated you in a post with a link back to their blog.
In the same post, share 7 completely random pieces of information about yourself.
In the same post, include this set of rules.
Inform each nominated blogger of their nomination by posting a comment on each of their blogs.
7 random pieces of information about you.
1. I am the youngest of four children.
2. I have a Westie, named Molli.
3. I am a teacher.
4. I live on Vilano Beach.
5. I love to watch cowboy movies.
6. I am learning to surf. LOL
7. I talk a lot....okay I really do. LOL
Without further ado, I present this award to the following blogs, some of which you may not have read before, but should because they are really cool:
You are not going to believe this story. So, sit back and listen up. I have a story to tell you and it is a bit unusual.
I was working the third shift, late Wednesday night. It was a usual night with all the regulars and such. My friend, Raymond, drives a tow truck and decided to pay me a visit. Only this visit would be a little bit different. You see, Raymond always has some great stories for me. While I don't know about you, I love a good story.
On this particular night, he was a little bit move livid than usual. He told me that I was not going to believe what he was about to tell me. I said, " try me." So, he began a story that started with a dispatch for two guys stuck in a ditch in Ponte Vedra. If you are not familiar with Ponte Vedra, it is an area where all the rich live...like three or four million dollar houses and up. It is also an area that is near Sawgrass, which is where Tiger Woods plays golf. I think you get the big picture.
The call came in and Raymond drove his tow truck to the address given. When he arrived, two men dressed in black were standing by two panel trucks. The trucks were both stuck in a ditch at the end of the driveway. It was very dark so, Raymond shined his light on them. The men were both dressed in black from head to toe with their faces painted all black. Raymond told them that he could not tow them out with the truck that he had at the moment. The men told him that if he went and got the bigger truck to tow them out, then he could take his pick of what he wanted as a payment. Hmm, Raymond told them both that he would be back in about 30 minutes. Next, he drove his tow truck to where I was working and called the cops.
The cops arrived in about 10 minutes. I have never seen so many cops in one place. Except for maybe at the Dunkin Donuts on a Saturday morning. he he Out came the guns, body armor, and black makeup for their faces. Within just a few minutes they were suited up and were following Raymond in the tow truck.
The cops surrounded the house. The would be robbers were caught still standing next to their panel trucks stuck in the ditch. Seriously, how stupid can one be? Who in their right mind would call a tow truck during a robbery? I don't know about you, but that is just too funny.
I guess there should be some rules for doing such a thing. First, make sure you know how to drive up and down a driveway. Second, if you get stuck....never call a TOW TRUCK to help get you unstuck. Finally, never ever stay at the scene waiting for a tow truck to come back. It just goes to show you that crime does not pay.
As for the would be robbers, both of them were caught red handed and will be spending a long time locked away. I guess this will give them plenty of time to think about what they could have done differently. LOL Until next time, when I give you a glimpse into my little world...Be Safe Out There.
Turn On Your Speakers
The Beach
By
GosselinGirl
Mary Frances loved the beach. Everyday she would walk the shores and pick up little pieces of treasures to take home with her. She fed the birds each morning with her leftover bread and the birds loved her.
The ocean waters cooled her feet as she walked. For once in her life she was at peace. Peace within her self. As she looked out upon the vast waters… she knew that she was blessed. Good things come to those who are patient and she had been patient. Now she was enjoying her gift from above…God’s Grace
Tasty Tuesday...Bacon Apple Pie
By
GosselinGirl
Bacon Makes Everything Better Apple Pie
Makes 2 mini pies
8 slices bacon (applewood smoked, center cut, thick sliced), divided use
1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
2-3 small granny smith apples (2 cups yield)
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided use
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons flour (plus more for rolling dough)
To make the lattice tops, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 4 pieces of bacon in half crosswise, then again lengthwise (to create long strips). Each lattice will use 8 strips - 4 horizontal and 4 vertical. Weave them together to create a basket-weave pattern. Place lattices on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, top with another piece of foil, and finally another baking sheet to weigh down the bacon. Bake for about 17 minutes, until bacon is brown and slightly crisp. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
With remaining 4 slices of bacon, chop in a small dice and fry in a large pan. Cook until bacon is very crispy, then drain on paper towels and let cool. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in pan.
Once the bacon bits are cool, place 2 tablespoons in a grinder (I use a coffee grinder designated for spices) and run until the bacon is ground to a fine dust. Reserve remaining bacon.
For the pie shells, turn oven down to 350 degrees. Sprinkle flour on counter and roll out pie dough slightly to about 12 inches across. Cut out circles larger than the tart pans. Sprinkle bacon dust over each crust and press in lightly with rolling pin. Fit dough into tart pans, tucking excess dough underneath to create a thicker edge. Press buttered foil into shells and fill with beans or weights. Blind bake shells for 20 minutes. Reserve.
When ready to fill pies, peel and quarter the apples. Cut each quarter very thinly (about 8 slices each), then cut in half crosswise. In the same pan you cooked the bacon, heat the 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Add apples and remaining bacon bits. Sauté until softening, then add sugar, syrup and cinnamon. Cook for another minute until mixture becomes like caramel. Remove from heat and stir in flour.
Brush the pie shells with 1/2 tablespoon of syrup each, coating sides and bottom. Fill the shells with the apple mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. While the pies are baking, coat both sides of each bacon lattice with remaining maple syrup. After 12 minutes, place a lattice over each pie and return to oven. Bake for about 13 more minutes, until bacon is slightly crisp.
I can't wait to make this! I might just go ahead and whip up a couple of these tomorrow. I have some lovely apples and I am sure there is bacon in my freezer (it's one of my many addictions) and I can make a dang pie crust.
That just looks delishhhhh....Yummo Thanks Mary!
Jo...so glad you like this. I found this recipe for a friend that is crazy about bacon. I thought hmmm this looks pretty good. So, I made it...and I must say....OH BOY...it is so good. :)
Mix sugar, butter, and vanilla. Add cream slowly (1 Tbs at a time) until a dough forms.
Knead on board covered with powdered sugar at least 5 minutes. It should be nice and smooth. Divide in half. Roll out between two sheets of plastic wrap.
Remove top sheet of plastic. Spread dough with Peanut Butter. Roll up jelly-roll style.
Cover with plastic wrap. Chill until firm.
