2/19/13

Sin Comentarios=Caption This One

Hola Amigos...don't you feel like after Valentine's we should be celebrating Spring right away. Don't you want to put the long dark cold days of Winter in the past. Well I do too! Can't hardly wait for those short but most anticipated days of Spring...they go by so fast in this part of the country...that better take advantage of every second to the fullest...
These are the signs of Spring that I miss....

The Duck's nest under my pine tree in the backyard

The Purple Wild Flowers, popping around pieces of wood and stones

The Pesky Bumble Bee scaring my little guy with it's buzz around the flowers

The Annoying Robin terrorizing all of us everytime we go out to our back yard to throw a ball

The Orange Lady Bugs (although they are not lady bugs at all)...I just think they are cute

An my little one pretending to to lawn work with his big boots and shorts..I love this shot!

So what are the signs of Spring that you Miss?
Besitos,
Lizy

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2/18/13

Lunes de Chocolate-Chocolate Mondays

Hola Amigos! We've all been blessed with another week in this beautiful month of February. Let's make the best of it, be productive, be enthusiastic let us cherish every minute of the day like it was our last. Let's start our new workweek on a sweet note to get those engines running full speed!


Last time I had Black Forest Cake was for one of my birthdays...#30something...it's been a while...I love chocolate cake I'm not so in love with the cherry part..they are just not my fruit! But sometimes you have to make sacrifices...(yeah I'm craying here, NoT!!!) for the good of other people and my guys love them so here it goes...my version of Black Forest cake...the fast way. As usual, no shortcuts in flavor, only cooking time and also eating time...these guys are an on the go treat because they are bars..no fork, or plate, just grab your bar and a napkin and you are all set.
Here are the ingredients.
Black Forest Bars

1 18oz Fudge cake box mix
21oz Cherry pie filling
2 eggs beaten
1TSPS Vanilla extract (You could use Almond too)
1 Cup Sugar
5 TBSP Butter
1/3 Cup Milk
1 Cup Chocolate Chips 



Pre Heat oven at 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. In a bowl mix by hand the cake mix, pie filling, eggs and vanilla. Pour mix in the baking dish and bake for aprox. 25 minutes.


Remove from the oven and once it cools cut in pieces and set aside to finish cooling.

In a small saucepan, add sugar, butter and milk, when heated up at chocolate chips until melted. Remove from hear and pour the sauce mix over the cake squares. What is left of the sauce set aside for a little extra drizzle if necessary.

Listo,

What is not to love about these Black Forest Bars...

The plump and juicy cherries

The gooey chocolate sauce oozing every time you bite into them


The softness of the cake...

I don't know my friends...I think this is now my favorite cake
Would it be yours too?

Thank you for visiting the blog today, hope you have found your source of inspiration to keep working hard all day and then come home to a delicious dessert!
And always keep in mind, everything tastes better with a Pinch Of Love!

Besitos,
Lizy

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2/15/13

Rapidito en Viernes=Quicky Friday

Happy Hour at Just Dip It In Chocolate

 Hola amigos! Bienvenidos! Welcome at the first Happy Hour Friday here at your blog! I'm really wishing it was Spring already! We had a bright, crisp, chilly day here today, but the lovely brightness gave me hope that Spring is just around the corner..so what better way to celebrate the soon and very anticipated arrival of Spring than with a cocktail good for kids and adults, bursting in color and flavor!


After I tried and tasted this refreshing drink I knew it's flavor reminded me of something...and all of the sudden it hit me...Lime Lifesaver Candy!...Tastes just like it..and the awesome thing is that you can actually make it any flavor is your roll's favorite by only tweaking and ingredient here and there! Let's get started!

Liquid Lime Lifesaver Cocktail


For Kids
4 Cups Lime Sherbet
4 cups of prepared frozen Limeade
7 up soda



For Adults
All of the above but replace soda with Champagne


First of all, prepare your frozen limeade concentrate according to the package instructions. Once this is done add 4 cups of it to a blender. Add 4 cups of the lime sherbet. Blend for a couple of seconds.
Pour half way on a cup and fill the rest with the 7Up or Champagne!
Listo,


It's sweet, refreshing a delicious like a spring day!


Perfect color combination for St. Patrick's Day too!


I really think I had my Eureka moment with the last minute addition of the Champagne.


So what do you think folks, a new cocktail to try at home with your friends on your next get together or to surprise your kids with their favorite Lifesaver Candy Flavor.


As always wishing you a great weekend and remember that everything tastes better, even cocktails, with a Pinch of Love!

Besitos,
Lizy

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2/14/13

Neapolitan Romance Dessert

Feliz Dia del Amor y la Amistad! Happy Valentine's Day my friends wishing you all love, romance and friendships for life today and always! I'm bringing you  a last minute easy dessert to share with your loved one. Like love it grows as the layers go by and you find a delicious flavor every time you dip your spoon into it..


Let's get started with our Neapolitan Romance Dessert.

Neapolitan Romance Dessert


3 Cups heavy cream
1/2 Cup Super Fine Sugar
3/4 Cup Sour Cream
2TBSP vanilla 
2 TSP unflavored Gelatin
1TSP Strawberry Gelatin
5 TBPS Water
50g or semi-sweet Chocolate

Place cream and sugar in a saucepan, add vanilla and stir on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and add sour cream.
Vanilla Layer
In a separate container, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin on 3 Tablespoons of water until absorbed. 
Divide the cream mix in 3 parts (equal if you want, but not necessary)
Add one part of this mix cream mix to the gelatin. Set Aside
Chocolate Layer
Melt your Semisweet chocolate over a bain-marie. Once Melted add the the second divided portion of the cream mix to the chocolate. 

Strawberry Layer
Lastly, dissolve the Teaspoon of Strawberry gelatin in 2 tablespoons of water and add the remaining of the cream mix. Set Aside
To put the creams together start with your favorite flavor, I started with chocolate, Pour into your serving bowls and refrigerate for 20 minutes until set. Once set, add your next layer and refrigerate again for 20 minutes until set, mine was vainilla. Pour your last layer and refrigerate until you are ready to serve and decorate.

Listo,


Shredded Chocolate, Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Candy...whatever makes you happy goes!

Now enjoy and share with the one you love!

I hope this dessert brings a sweet ending to your Valentine's celebration today and today more than ever keep in mind that everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!

Happy Valentines!


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