Marshmallow creme has made it’s way into my line up of sweet treats I MUST try and create!

I’ve also found versions where you can sub out the corn syrup and sugar for honey, or homemade simple syrup and add it (without heating) to the egg whites.  I’ll have to find out…

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I have been making my own homemade pomade for awhile now.  It’s super easy and works perfect for my curly hair.  I just made up a new batch today in preparation for my trip  (my hair + humidity = frizzy lion mane) so I thought I’d share my recipe.

1/4 C all natural beeswax

1/4 C organic coconut oil

1/4 C olive oil 

2 vitamin e liquid gel tablets

10-20 drops lavender essential oil (citrus and rosemary oils work really well too, but this is what I had on hand and it smells pretty)

Use a double boiler and gently heat the first three ingredients till they are dissolved.  Don’t let it boil.  Turn off the heat and add vitamin e and essential oils.  Pour into clean containers and let sit till they set.  I usually leave em alone and covered for an hour or so (they set up pretty quickly). 

I use a pea sized amount (my hair is a few inches past my shoulders), rub it into my palms and spread it through my hair when I get out of the shower.

We make a milk chocolate pots de creme at Marie Louise that is heavenly.  We usually have caramel pots de creme for sale, but if you are ever lucky enough to come in on a day when we have the chocolate I highly recommend it.

classymissmolassy:

Chinese Marble Tea Egg Recipe.

I’d like to try this.

Sierra, this is what I’m bringing to your NYE party… 

Baked Ricotta

2 cups ricotta

1/2 cup loosley packed romano, finely grated

2 tsp finely chopped oregano leaves

salt and pepper

1 tbl evoo

crostini/ toasted bread for serving

Attention Krystal. 

Ingredients:

hard boiled eggs

chickpeas

plain yogurt instead of mayo

salt and pepper

paprika

spicy brown mustard

toasted wheat bread

The mashed chickpeas go perfect with the egg salad texture!  If I had some fresh chives and a bit of lettuce this would have been even better. MMMmmm hits the spot!

Next week when I make more ricotta, I’m going to try this recipe.

Ricotta and Honey Tart

INGREDIENTS

For the crust:

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon loosely packed, finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

For the filling:

• 1 pound ricotta cheese, drained overnight (see “Game plan” note above)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup clover honey
• 1 tablespoon loosely packed, finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

I love me some Shirley Temples, I’m definitely making this!

Homemade Grenadine

1 cup pomegranate juice

1 cup sugar

1/4 tsp lemon juice

2-3 drops orange flower water

Steps

-Heat pomegranate juice in a small saucepan over medium heat until steam rises from the surface and a few bubbles have formed around the perimeter of the pan, about 5 minutes. (Do not boil.) Remove from heat.

-Add sugar and stir until it has dissolved and the liquid is no longer cloudy, about 5 minutes.

-Stir in lemon juice and orange-flower water and let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a container with a tightfitting lid and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Everyone has their own chocolate chip cookie preference whether it’s soft and gooey or crisp and crunchy.  I’m in love with thin, buttery, cookies with gooey chocolate chips and and crisp outer edges.  My mouth is watering right now.

I have such a craving for bratwurst right now… 

Beer Braised Bratwurst with onions

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons black or brown mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 12 bratwursts
• 2 medium white onions, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
• 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) brown ale, such as Newcastle
• 12 hoagie rolls
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sweet Hot Mustard

BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK WAFFLES

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