tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91035422024-02-28T02:36:49.886-05:00Lone Stars and Stripesa texas girl in americaElizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.comBlogger548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-89854908347064589942013-07-02T20:19:00.001-04:002013-07-02T20:19:20.544-04:00{ usa! usa! usa! }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-13330447390860077992013-05-28T10:02:00.000-04:002013-05-28T10:02:08.093-04:00{ island mimosa }<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcg_ylAzGyjy9v6ESHj0qIHhzuGD5dhgBXS7MK-bEOP0xcZYTHxeUP42MVqEsCZC_K7OiWRoTmRacajHBN8Q8jpNSk-j3X_Y1qnd-ahwZBFpw9nLR6Ud00sbCqmos1_H2g3nru/s1600/drink+angle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcg_ylAzGyjy9v6ESHj0qIHhzuGD5dhgBXS7MK-bEOP0xcZYTHxeUP42MVqEsCZC_K7OiWRoTmRacajHBN8Q8jpNSk-j3X_Y1qnd-ahwZBFpw9nLR6Ud00sbCqmos1_H2g3nru/s1600/drink+angle.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a>Memorial Day weekend is the [un]official launch of the summer season. What better way to usher in all those glorious months of sunshine and fun than with a morning cocktail worthy of a tropical paradise? As you sip, close your eyes and listen for the steel drums, waves, and seagulls.<br />
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It just looks like a sunrise at the beach, doesn't it? <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Island Mimosa</b></span><br />
<b>Ingredients </b><br />
2 parts champagne or sparkling wine<br />
1 part pineapple juice<br />
1 part Malibu Coconut Rum<br />
dash of Grenadine<br />
frozen pineapple chunks, to garnish and keep drink chilled (optional)<br />
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a champagne flute 1/2 way with champagne or sparkling wine. Add
pineapple juice and rum. Top with a dash of grenadine. Drop in 2-3
pineapple chunks to keep drink chilled.<br />
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Don't worry. Be happy.<br />
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<br />Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-45919626296560781492013-05-17T17:44:00.000-04:002013-05-17T17:50:00.815-04:00{ pineapple cocktail }<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2t48LjpGKOWJGD90WTa6SjjOJsKMILiWAILmGbBu0rf4uRPaS9E29wht3obGTd69TYygNNfMOejccIPsgMLkKPk7duK-e0siiXOx3nrpM8f78tJzwYXSagKrshrFO9GjmmECV/s1600/finished.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2t48LjpGKOWJGD90WTa6SjjOJsKMILiWAILmGbBu0rf4uRPaS9E29wht3obGTd69TYygNNfMOejccIPsgMLkKPk7duK-e0siiXOx3nrpM8f78tJzwYXSagKrshrFO9GjmmECV/s400/finished.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
I love pineapple juice cocktails, but often times they're too sweet
for more than a taste or two. And finding a pineapple mixed drink that
doesn't include [Malibu] rum is a rare occurrence.<br />
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Until now.<br />
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love this drink because it retains the taste of the pineapple juice,
yet also adds undertones of citrus. And the vodka gives it a
bite worthy of a martini glass.<br />
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A perfect Friday (or Tuesday!) night cocktail. Salud!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pineapple Cocktail</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>(adapted from <a href="http://foodnetwork.com/">FoodNetwork.com</a>) </i></span><br />
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<li>1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice</li>
<li>1 ounce vodka</li>
<li>1 ounce orange liqueur</li>
<li>1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice</li>
<li>sugar, for the rim</li>
<li>Maraschino cherry</li>
</ul>
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a martini glass in the freezer. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add
the pineapple juice, vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice. Shake
vigorously until combined (about 30 seconds). In general, by the time
the exterior of the cocktail shaker is coated with condensation from the
ice, the drink is ready.<br />
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Using a lime wedge,
completely coat the top edge of the rim of the glass, and then dip into
sugar (on a plate). Strain/pour the drink into chilled glass and garnish
with a cherry.<br />
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Sip, sip, repeat.<br />
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<br />Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-13107631990963791152013-05-10T08:56:00.000-04:002013-05-10T08:58:37.851-04:00{ summer thoughts for teachers }<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXtfT-qOPj8qTtosogg-71jBKq-rjmMju7AQR0czqQI6yKvDgOYefAMHuttud2FkHzfTg6jo28icejqVoTr_ULkfosPMqkjrDx08FYwZVu1MEqwmuUkFLK51amlVuNeayTy2Z/s1600/assorted+angle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXtfT-qOPj8qTtosogg-71jBKq-rjmMju7AQR0czqQI6yKvDgOYefAMHuttud2FkHzfTg6jo28icejqVoTr_ULkfosPMqkjrDx08FYwZVu1MEqwmuUkFLK51amlVuNeayTy2Z/s1600/assorted+angle.jpg" width="400" /></a>This week was Teacher Appreciation Week. If I had my way, I'd give every educator a huge cash bonus, a large cocktail, and a big hug. But since that wasn't possible this year, I provided some thanks in the form of sugar and butter.<br />
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So, a very special "YOU ROCK" to ALL you beautiful teachers who do so very much. And remember ... summer is near! <br />
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<br />Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-1266416790729435632013-03-01T11:36:00.000-05:002013-03-01T11:39:14.072-05:00{ purple posies }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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(OK, well, they're not really posies, but it fit with the alliteration). These cookies actually ended up reminding me of one of my favorite flowers -- the purple passion flower. -- 100 purple flowers for a bridal shower.<br />
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Happy 3rd birthday, Sweet Chloe. We love you.Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-52632029468122561892013-01-22T08:59:00.000-05:002013-01-22T08:59:57.031-05:00{ a whale tale }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-20369726145662940592012-11-30T11:30:00.000-05:002012-11-30T11:30:43.498-05:00{ zumba }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-23015123480752750682012-10-20T14:41:00.001-04:002012-10-20T14:41:26.096-04:00{ Stoli Salted Karamel Appletini }<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYrZSN9nfdzh7_WQc0DMsmVdSiK4Z00mgxhjIupuXJMe9go67JGLfrHZAMOieY7To-BCzDH5qJSzv92CGviU7vCC_f1I3kmiOCf-517780fNEnZdEXgbl7vrU1-v-BdIRiCfV/s1600/IMG_5403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYrZSN9nfdzh7_WQc0DMsmVdSiK4Z00mgxhjIupuXJMe9go67JGLfrHZAMOieY7To-BCzDH5qJSzv92CGviU7vCC_f1I3kmiOCf-517780fNEnZdEXgbl7vrU1-v-BdIRiCfV/s400/IMG_5403.JPG" width="400" /></a>A fantastic fall cocktail. And only 2 ingredients. Perfect-ness.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Stoli Salted Karamel Appletini</span></b><br />
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<li>2 parts Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka</li>
<li>3 parts apple juice</li>
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<li>Shake ingredients together with ice and strain into martini glass.</li>
<li>Garnish with red apple slice.</li>
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Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-69314670347021130552012-10-17T10:49:00.002-04:002012-10-17T10:49:31.088-04:00{ baked pumpkin cake donuts with vanilla glaze }<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNi7m4t0HTyjyQ4yNgqMzgneUXKRTdbsUXDzB2rlKgBBkJaBXBxCKpNZrsrkxjCvfLKlSDaPXENaixXHrun4hx3_-wkZFOTA1SoQ4RLNt6CWHTFKDK4WwoGE7cKveLv8SBwfiu/s1600/close+rack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNi7m4t0HTyjyQ4yNgqMzgneUXKRTdbsUXDzB2rlKgBBkJaBXBxCKpNZrsrkxjCvfLKlSDaPXENaixXHrun4hx3_-wkZFOTA1SoQ4RLNt6CWHTFKDK4WwoGE7cKveLv8SBwfiu/s400/close+rack.jpg" width="400" /></a>I've been wanting to buy a donut pan for several months -- I finally found one.<br />
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So I took my first dip into the culinary pool of baked donuts this afternoon when I made a batch of pumpkin cake donuts with vanilla glaze. Obviously the baked donut variety doesn't have the same texture as its yeasty, deep-fried cousin, but it's a sweet treat that's lower in calories (each one has 158 calories) and easier to make.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts with Vanilla Glaze</span></b><br />
<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">adapted from <a href="http://www.doesnotcookwellwithothers.com/2012/09/baked-pumpkin-doughnuts-with-vanilla.html" target="_blank">DoesNotCookWellWithOthers</a></span></i><br />
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">2/3 cups sugar</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">2 tbsp chilled butter, cut into small cubes</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">2 tsp baking powder</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">1 tsp pumpkin pie spice</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">1/2 tsp ground cinnamon</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">1 tsp salt</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">2/3 cup canned pumpkin</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">1 tbsp milk</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">2 eggs</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">2 tsp vanilla extract</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">2 tbsp milk</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">1 cup powdered sugar</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Spray donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Place flour and sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Add diced butter. Pulse about 10 times to cut in butter, until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Add baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt. Pulse 3 or 4 more times to combine. Pour mixture into a large bowl.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin, milk, eggs and vanilla.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Dough will be very thick.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Scrape mixture into a large piping bag or a quart-sized plastic bag. Snip the bottom of the pastry bag or the corner of the plastic bag, leaving about a 1/2" opening.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Pipe dough into molds (about 3/4 full).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Bake for 8 to 12 minutes. Donuts are done when they spring back after being gently pressed.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Remove from the oven and cook in pan for 3 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">When ready to glaze, place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Whisk in milk and vanilla until smooth.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Take one donut at a time and dip top into glaze.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Flip over and place on wire rack. Repeat with remaining donuts and let sit until glaze hardens.</span></span></li>
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More fall foliage ... this time, made with a whole lot of butter. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>And thanks, <a href="http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/" target="_blank">Callye</a>, for the inspiration!</i></span><br />
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<br />Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-75964300865172726832012-10-01T09:38:00.003-04:002012-10-01T15:41:36.391-04:00{ autumn in new england }<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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Happy first day of October! <br />
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I simply marvel at fall in New Hampshire. I have been blessed.<br />
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Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-9638553615755377452012-09-28T14:54:00.001-04:002012-09-28T14:55:19.654-04:00{ makin' [pumpkin] whoopie }<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVvX-ykPeUo-_ti6-TKaa9BfYSJy9GquXeL53bjLCTq6x7ds016XDuBNABC-rCZRoVJX5vAEDzvAag8Snd6W_O2JClzzlzHN2Qv19UbgO-pGS_fKzkV8Obh8slumI-tERYsRB/s1600/plate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVvX-ykPeUo-_ti6-TKaa9BfYSJy9GquXeL53bjLCTq6x7ds016XDuBNABC-rCZRoVJX5vAEDzvAag8Snd6W_O2JClzzlzHN2Qv19UbgO-pGS_fKzkV8Obh8slumI-tERYsRB/s400/plate.jpg" width="400" /></a>... pies, that is.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Frosting</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(adapted from </span></em><a href="http://dreamydesserts.blogspot.com/2008/10/pumpkin-whoopie-pies-with-creamy-cream.html" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">DreamyDesserts</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">)</span></em><br />
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3 cups all purpose flour<br />
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1 cup brown sugar<br />
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1 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 15-ounce can of pumpkin<br />
2 large eggs<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 tablespoon cinnamon<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
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<em>Cream Cheese Frosting</em><br />
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1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened</div>
1 stick of butter, room temperature<br />
1 16-oounce package of powdered sugar<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
a pinch of cinnamon<br />
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<em>Pies</em><br />
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In a separate bowl, shift together the dry ingredients. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. </div>
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Bake for 11 minutes and cool completely on a baking rack.<br />
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Beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Frost flat side of half the pies and top with remaining halves. <br />
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Enjoy right away or wrap individually with plastic cling wrap.</div>
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Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-12016786763316825972012-09-24T18:33:00.002-04:002012-09-24T18:33:12.649-04:00{ rich & creamy tomato basil soup }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's chilly outside, and if you breathe in deep enough, you can almost smell the first frost in the air. The leaves are changing, and the world is pumpkiny and perfect. I love fall so very much -- it never <em>ever</em> gets old.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4isLk117Np6tdqOLDM_NjMrXK1dLxjOHfvTBc6ON0jRaRftpZNqNAMLI4Nmd2aVjmMHSsW0hdrJ0MM4D50WAiD7b8tr6RXvMtMGQaxoCdDvqLYbGHCzEFx9sjyC4IIUb19kcT/s1600/ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4isLk117Np6tdqOLDM_NjMrXK1dLxjOHfvTBc6ON0jRaRftpZNqNAMLI4Nmd2aVjmMHSsW0hdrJ0MM4D50WAiD7b8tr6RXvMtMGQaxoCdDvqLYbGHCzEFx9sjyC4IIUb19kcT/s400/ingredients.jpg" width="400" /></a>We're heading to a local apple orchard this afternoon to do some picking, so I thought having a warm pot of soup waiting on us when we return would be a comforting and perfect way to end the day.<br />
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Tomato basil soup sounded like a good choice, only this one is super-naughty. The butter and cream can be tasted (and savored!) in every bite.<br />
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Sidenote: Ty, the husband who doesn't like chunky, vegetable stuff, says this is the "best" tomato soup he's ever eaten. Aidan, my 6-year-old son who is also the pickiest eater on planet Earth,<em> loved</em> it. Paige, my 2-year-old who eats anything, ate this too (so her opinion on the subject is actually no big deal). ;)<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(adapted from <a href="http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/09/creamy-tomato-basil-soup/" target="_blank">chef in training</a>)</span></em><br />
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<strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 heaping tablespoons minced garlic</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 cup flour</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 1/2 cups half and half</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"> 1 1/2 cups light cream<span class="amount"></span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 1/2 tablespoons</span> <span class="name">chicken base (I use <em>Better Than Bouillon</em>)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 (28 oz.) cans petite-diced tomatoes</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup tomato puree</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/3 cup sugar</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped</li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 teaspoon pepper,</span> <i class="notes">more if needed TT</i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 t</span>easpoon salt<span class="name">s, </span><i class="notes">more if needed TT</i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"> </span> <span class="name">milk, if needed, to thin to desired consistency</span> </li>
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<li>Melt butter over medium heat in heavy saucepan or dutch oven. </li>
<li>Once melted add garlic and sauté for a minute or two. </li>
<li>Stir in flour and make a roux, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.</li>
<li>Once roux is formed, slowly pour in half and half and light cream, stirring as you pour. </li>
<li>Stir in chicken base, diced tomatos, tomato puree, sugar, basil, pepper and salt. Stir until heated through. </li>
<li>Using a ladle, spoon soup into blender and pulse briefly, breaking up the tomato chunks, but still leaving a nice, thick texture to the soup. Repeat, as needed, until entire batch of soup has been blended.</li>
<li>Return soup to pot. If needed add milk to soup to thin out to desired consistency (I didn't need to add any).</li>
<li>Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of grated cheese and fresh basil leaves.</li>
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Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-40710095805421024302012-09-21T11:24:00.002-04:002012-09-21T14:38:26.452-04:00{ home remedy cough syrup }<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6SxOyUk7vThMQ6FfBSxN5Nr3IjEQSCujtjIWZTA7lCyqRE2mDI7GcjwTW9uoCbgkGbc1ETbzy72cRmEFUa9prOxDBCS26hZA9JD9u5O_JsDsGZ3dt6v7dZ38aiNMKcZbJqHRl/s1600/ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6SxOyUk7vThMQ6FfBSxN5Nr3IjEQSCujtjIWZTA7lCyqRE2mDI7GcjwTW9uoCbgkGbc1ETbzy72cRmEFUa9prOxDBCS26hZA9JD9u5O_JsDsGZ3dt6v7dZ38aiNMKcZbJqHRl/s400/ingredients.jpg" width="400" /></a>I have a cold. I have a <em>bad</em> cold. I suspect that it's likely a step-child in the flu family -- related to the flu ... but not really.<br />
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The aches and pains are finally beginning to subside, and I don't feel like road kill anymore. But the lingering cough with which I've been left is nasty business. And no matter what product I try from my trusty neighborhood Walgreens, I can't get any relief.<br />
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I've choked down the contents of a $40 box of Extra Strength Mucinex, chugged liquid cough syrup, slathered my neck and chest with Vick's Vapor Rub, popped Benadryl (Benadryl cures whatever ails you if there's snot involved, right?), and have been perpetually sucking on Ricolas. But so far, nothing is breaking through the wall that seems to have built up inside my lungs.<br />
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I haven't been to the gym in a week, and I'm tired of being unable to walk from Point A to Point B without being racked by coughing spasms.<br />
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Time to try something new.<br />
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I remembered pinning a home remedy on Pinterest a few weeks ago that supposedly acts as both a calming agent and expectorant, so I decided to make up a batch. The recipe says it soothes a sore throat, hacking cough, and tight congestion -- sounded good to me. Here's a bit more of the description from the blog where I found the recipe:<br />
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<em>"I’m not saying it’s a cure-all, or some homeopathic miracle drug. But it did a mighty fine job taking the place of store-bought cough suppressants, expectorants, decongestants.</em><br />
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<em>Wouldn’t you rather have a dose of spicy honey-cider syrup from a little jar mixed up in the kitchen than any of those bottles lurking in the medicine cabinet?"</em> <br />
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Um, yeah I would. And I did.<br />
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Holy smokes! After mixing up the firey concoction and swallowing a spoonful of it, I could almost feel my body, especially my lungs, beginnng to loosen. I was able to breathe deeper, without being overcome with a coughing fit. I was shocked at how well it worked. I just felt ... <em>better</em>.<br />
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And since I know you're wondering, it doesn't taste that bad. The predominant flavor is actully the ginger, not the cayenne pepper. And I'd recommend heating it up a bit before swallowing, just to make it extra soothing.<br />
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So, whoever Maggie is, I salute you, Ma'am. And I thank you from the bottom of my heart for passing on your cough remedy. <br />
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Passing it on ....<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Maggie's Cough Remedy</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(adapted from </span></em><a href="http://nancyvienneau.com/blog/articles/home-remedy/" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Good Food Matters</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">)</span></em><br />
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<strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>¼ teaspoon grated cayenne pepper</li>
<li>¼ teaspoon grated ginger</li>
<li>1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (organic preferred.)</li>
<li>1 tablespoon honey (use locally produced raw honey, if possible)</li>
<li>2 tablespoon water</li>
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<strong>Process</strong><br />
In a jar, or any other container with a tight-fitting lid, dissolve cayenne and ginger in cider vinegar and water. <br />
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Add honey. Shake vigorously. <br />
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Take 1 tablespoon, as needed, for cough. <br />
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Note: this doesn’t dissolve perfectly. Always shake well before using.</div>
Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-81474524130235835752012-09-20T13:31:00.003-04:002012-09-20T19:03:33.996-04:00{ lime and chili pork tacos with jalapeño cream sauce }These pork tacos are awesome -- so many contrasts of flavors make for an overall tangy combination that's out of this world. Ty kept saying, "These are GOOD," throughout dinner, which is always a good sign.<br />
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Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to eat another pork taco. :)<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Lime and Chili Pork Tacos with Jalapeño Cream Sauce</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>(adapted from </em></span><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-pork-and-onion-tacos" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Food & Wine</em></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>)</em></span><br />
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<strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
<em>Jalapeño Cream Sauce</em><br />
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<li>4 jalapeños, seeded and cut into large sections</li>
<li>1 bunch cilantro leaves (about 1 cup)</li>
<li>4 garlic cloves</li>
<li>1/2 cup light mayonnaise</li>
<li>juice of one lime</li>
<li>1 tablespoon olive oil</li>
<li>salt, to taste</li>
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<em>Tacos</em><br />
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<li>8 1/4-inch-thick boneless pork chops</li>
<li>1 large sweet yellow onion, sliced in rings</li>
<li>juice from 1 1/2 limes, divided</li>
<li>4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided</li>
<li>2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder (regular chili powder works fine), divided</li>
<li>kosher salt and freshy-ground pepper, to taste</li>
<li>8 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed</li>
<li>1 avocado, halved and sliced length-wise</li>
<li>jalapeño cream sauce (see accompanying recipe), lime wedges, and cilantro, to garnish</li>
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<strong>Process</strong><br />
<em>Jalapeño Cream Sauce</em><br />
In a food processor,puree jalapeños, cilantro, mayo, garlic, olive oil and lime juice. Taste and add salt, as needed. <br />
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Refrigerate.<br />
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Preheat a grill pan for at least 5 minutes. Arrange the pork on a large baking sheet. Brush all over with half of the olive oil. Season with salt and half of the chile powder. Squeeze the juice from a lime on the meat before putting on the grill. Do the same once the meat has been flipped. <br />
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Grill the pork, turning once, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hG-k_3eYuQxDmjS1DgV7JUm4REfXKD5k6t9K-_xYiVBvxTY_Qed1ShuGxgfj48fmwWhz81aQK6TKWq_5yOR_Kl4oA2RPH_Ucbt2xilFr-gKkusvGIJ5RWeyCJe1MBzFbzU6K/s1600/grill+pan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hG-k_3eYuQxDmjS1DgV7JUm4REfXKD5k6t9K-_xYiVBvxTY_Qed1ShuGxgfj48fmwWhz81aQK6TKWq_5yOR_Kl4oA2RPH_Ucbt2xilFr-gKkusvGIJ5RWeyCJe1MBzFbzU6K/s400/grill+pan.jpg" width="400" /></a>Preheat heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Place sliced onions in a bowl and top with remaining olive oil. Stir until evenly coated. Add remaining chili powder and sprinkle with salt. <br />
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Add onions to hot skillet, stirring occasionally to cook evenly. Once onions begin to soften, squeeze the juice from half a lime over the onions and continue to cook until charred and tender.<br />
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<br />Elizabeth @ Lone Stars And Stripeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475386002393420696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103542.post-39314218066594945482012-09-16T18:29:00.002-04:002012-09-16T18:29:08.869-04:00{ shredded beef colorado burrito} :: in the crockpot<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9N90siU-JSp5rYupt2NbxDPsohM0uwoKXiKmG1gw_icrvW8T3O-XXXHP89qOOtLeIy3q9X1VS7LZNXhxRGPLWTjQPhBpB67Q44ygakrTCddSrml1uXosRenhGUJ2irRhAyQW/s1600/burrito.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9N90siU-JSp5rYupt2NbxDPsohM0uwoKXiKmG1gw_icrvW8T3O-XXXHP89qOOtLeIy3q9X1VS7LZNXhxRGPLWTjQPhBpB67Q44ygakrTCddSrml1uXosRenhGUJ2irRhAyQW/s400/burrito.jpg" width="400" /></a>This is an all-day-in-the-crockpot meat that turns out so tender, nothing but a fork is required.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Shredded Beef Colorado Burrito</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(adapted from food-</span></em><a href="http://food-pusher.blogspot.com/2010/08/chile-colorado-burritos.html" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">pusher</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">)</span></em><br />
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<strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat<br />
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1 large can enchilada sauce (at least 19 oz)<br />
3 beef bouillon cubes<br />
1/2 can refried beans (optional)<br />
5-7 burrito-sized flour tortillas<br />
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<br />
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<strong>Process</strong><br />
Season beef with salt and pepper. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "lucida grande", tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once beef is tender (flakes easily when stirred), heat refried beans </span>and set oven to broil. Place a tortilla on an oven-proof plate or cookie sheet. Using a slotted spoon, place about 1/2 cup of meat onto tortilla, along with cheddar cheese and a spoonful or two of beans. Fold both ends in and roll tortilla into a burrito. Spoon some of the remaining enchilada sauce from the crock pot over the burrito and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly, about 2-4 minutes.</span></span><br />
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