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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
This is just too good not to share… A 5-minute chocolate cake for one person!
To my girlfriends,
CHOCOLATE CAKE IN A MUG
If I pass this on to at least 3 friends, and then if you do the same, the world might be a happier place.
Serves 1 (or 2) Time: 5 min
Ingredients:
4 Tblsp flour
4 Tblsp sugar
2 Tblsp cocoa
1 egg
3 Tblsp milk
3 Tblsp oil
3 Tblsp chocolate chips (opt.)
small splash vanilla extract
large coffee mug (microwave safe)
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. Eat & Enjoy! (This can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
Vallari
P.S. Save Earth... It's the only planet with chocolate!
CHOCOLATE CAKE IN A MUG
If I pass this on to at least 3 friends, and then if you do the same, the world might be a happier place.
Serves 1 (or 2) Time: 5 min
Ingredients:
4 Tblsp flour
4 Tblsp sugar
2 Tblsp cocoa
1 egg
3 Tblsp milk
3 Tblsp oil
3 Tblsp chocolate chips (opt.)
small splash vanilla extract
large coffee mug (microwave safe)
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. Eat & Enjoy! (This can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
Vallari
P.S. Save Earth... It's the only planet with chocolate!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
He's just PERFECT!
And now.... Drum roll, please
May I introduce Daniel Joseph Wilson-Herrera.
He was born on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 5:46 p.m. Arriving a few days early by C-section, he weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 21 1/4 in. There were some minor difficulties, but he and his mother and healthy and fine. He has a fair amount of soft brown hair and the sweetest brown eyes. They came home on Saturday with Daddy to care and watch over them. Of course "D.J." took in his first Cowboys game on Sunday. Mommy, Daddy and D.J. had a very good day because the Cowboys beat the pants off Buffalo.
I haven't been able to get over to see Brianne this week. I hope to be able to visit soon. I finished sewing the two blankets and will post pictures soon. I am so proud of her. She's going to be a wonderful mother.
May I introduce Daniel Joseph Wilson-Herrera.
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| One week old... |
I haven't been able to get over to see Brianne this week. I hope to be able to visit soon. I finished sewing the two blankets and will post pictures soon. I am so proud of her. She's going to be a wonderful mother.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Grandbaby's coming... I'd better get busy.
So... I asked my ever-growing, but glowingly beautiful daughter and first-time mother-to-be, "Is anyone throwing you a baby shower?" Her answer surprised me. "No. We've already bought almost everything already." HUH? Not what I meant when I asked, but now I have to know. Oh! They've already bought the BIG stuff: Crib, changing table, car seat, stroller, etc...
Now I have have to get to work on the baby shower I am throwing. First off, I have to come up with a theme. Zoo/Safari she says, and I can live with that. LOL. Next, search the Internet for resources (free help). I find my best help while reading one of my favorite blogs: http://fresh-linen.blogspot.com/ . Ilu (accent over u) is immensely talented in graphic design, her hobby. And she created a collection of paper goods for a baby shower that fits our theme perfectly. And even better, she shares it for FREE. I am one happy camper. Finally, Brianne sent me all of her friends addresses and after making my own envelopes, I mailed out the invites this week. I must say, they came out adorable:
Now, I have a confession...
I'm still trying to come to terms with becoming a "Meema". (Giggling) I'm not even sure that's what I want little D.J. to call me. I called my Grandmother "Grandma" even though she signed everything "... from Nana & Papa". I'm not sure why. When my daughter was born my mom was Nana and my step-mom was Grandma. I really don't want to be called either of those. I guess I like being different. But I don't want to be so out there that my grand kids won't want to use the name. I've asked friends and they just roll their eyes (I'm not offended anymore), as they usually do. They say "What's wrong with Grandma?". My answer is "Nothing. It just doesn't feel like Me!"
So I'm sending this out into the "Blogosphere" for advice, discussion, alternatives, and perhaps some of your own stories. Let's talk...
Now I have have to get to work on the baby shower I am throwing. First off, I have to come up with a theme. Zoo/Safari she says, and I can live with that. LOL. Next, search the Internet for resources (free help). I find my best help while reading one of my favorite blogs: http://fresh-linen.blogspot.com/ . Ilu (accent over u) is immensely talented in graphic design, her hobby. And she created a collection of paper goods for a baby shower that fits our theme perfectly. And even better, she shares it for FREE. I am one happy camper. Finally, Brianne sent me all of her friends addresses and after making my own envelopes, I mailed out the invites this week. I must say, they came out adorable:
Now, I have a confession...
I'm still trying to come to terms with becoming a "Meema". (Giggling) I'm not even sure that's what I want little D.J. to call me. I called my Grandmother "Grandma" even though she signed everything "... from Nana & Papa". I'm not sure why. When my daughter was born my mom was Nana and my step-mom was Grandma. I really don't want to be called either of those. I guess I like being different. But I don't want to be so out there that my grand kids won't want to use the name. I've asked friends and they just roll their eyes (I'm not offended anymore), as they usually do. They say "What's wrong with Grandma?". My answer is "Nothing. It just doesn't feel like Me!"
So I'm sending this out into the "Blogosphere" for advice, discussion, alternatives, and perhaps some of your own stories. Let's talk...
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
International Crochet Day! Did you miss it?
September 12, 2011 was International Crochet Day and I missed it!
The idea is to publicly promote the art of crochet in some way. Maybe it's something you'll wear... can you tell why I love this!
Or maybe you've brought your yarn & hooks out in public today and you are the object of "craft envy" and they're wishing they had paid attention to _____________. (Fill in the blank: Grandma, Auntie, Mom, Dad, Home Ec. Teacher).
Why not take a class or better yet teach one. It's really not difficult to teach an enrichment class. You could offer to do this at a senior center, church, public library even at your local school district. Practice in a mirror to find your rhythm and you'll surprise yourself at how much you have to share. Remember that the students want to learn this skill. It’s a great opportunity to pass these crafts onto the next generation.
Or if you can, support a local art teacher by donating yarn, tools, or your time.
If those options aren't for you the Lion Brand Yarn website (see link below) has 1000's of free patterns and can also help you find a charity in need of donations.
You could make some "preemie caps" and drop them off at a local hospital.
At the very least... Go buy that fancy yarn you've been dying to get and make yourself something really nice for a change. It's a known fact that of all the needlecrafts, those who crochet are second only to knitters in their charitable donations of handmade goods.
If like me you missed out this year, not to worry. You don't need International Crochet Day to do any of these. So like Nike says, "Just Do It! And don't forget to put this special day on next years calendar.
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The Lion Brand Yarn website is a great resource. 1000's of FREE patterns and I use the yarn store for project research before going to my LYS: Lion Brand Yarn
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This is another one of my favorites: Crochet Liberation Front Crochet Liberation Front
Love, love, love their Logo!
And rounding out the TOP 3 Favs is... Drum roll please...
Crochet Spot! Rachel, Claire, Vernoica & Candace run a great
website full of "Crochet Patterns, Tutorials, and Ramblings" http://www.crochetspot.com/
The idea is to publicly promote the art of crochet in some way. Maybe it's something you'll wear... can you tell why I love this!
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Why not take a class or better yet teach one. It's really not difficult to teach an enrichment class. You could offer to do this at a senior center, church, public library even at your local school district. Practice in a mirror to find your rhythm and you'll surprise yourself at how much you have to share. Remember that the students want to learn this skill. It’s a great opportunity to pass these crafts onto the next generation.
Or if you can, support a local art teacher by donating yarn, tools, or your time.
If those options aren't for you the Lion Brand Yarn website (see link below) has 1000's of free patterns and can also help you find a charity in need of donations.
You could make some "preemie caps" and drop them off at a local hospital.
At the very least... Go buy that fancy yarn you've been dying to get and make yourself something really nice for a change. It's a known fact that of all the needlecrafts, those who crochet are second only to knitters in their charitable donations of handmade goods.
If like me you missed out this year, not to worry. You don't need International Crochet Day to do any of these. So like Nike says, "Just Do It! And don't forget to put this special day on next years calendar.
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The Lion Brand Yarn website is a great resource. 1000's of FREE patterns and I use the yarn store for project research before going to my LYS: Lion Brand Yarn
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My Top 3 Favs on the Web
One of my favorites. Lion Brand Yarn Blog. I especially love the CALs: Lion Brand Yarn BlogThis is another one of my favorites: Crochet Liberation Front Crochet Liberation Front
And rounding out the TOP 3 Favs is... Drum roll please...
Crochet Spot! Rachel, Claire, Vernoica & Candace run a great
website full of "Crochet Patterns, Tutorials, and Ramblings" http://www.crochetspot.com/
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