Sunday, August 26, 2012

San Gabriel Humane Society Artwalk




This is the first year of their Annual Artwalk.  We were so lucky to be invited.  The shelter feels clean and neat.  And we’ve learned that commitment is the number one factor in reducing the number of homeless animals.  So please be sure you can give 14-16 years to a dog and 18-20 years to a cat before you adopt!!!! 


St. Bernard!!!!
Oh...I want one of these....


Julia, Bella, Pat, Lillian, and Stacy

This dog is super cute!! Such a gentle dog!!!

She is quite the little princess!!!! 

Dalia...look at the camera, not my fingers...though they smell like chili cheese fries from the food truck!!!

And the lucky winner is....
I was pretty much soaked at the end of the day!!!
Stacy and guest!!!

Grrrrr................

Friday, August 24, 2012

Grilled Cheese Sandwich



Grilled cheese sandwiches is a very economical way of making do with a meal.  But being economical doesn’t mean this can’t be a five stars dish.  Click on the film and see for yourself!!!

Ingredients 
Toast                                    4 slices
Mayonnaise                          1 tablespoon
Dijon mustard                       2 teaspoon
Swiss cheese slices               2 slices
Cheddar cheese, shredded   ¼ cup
Salted butter, chilled            1 tablespoon













Directions:

1. Spread the toast with Mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, then place the swiss cheese slices and shredded cheddar in and close the sandwich.  Spread the salted butter onto the surface in blotches with a spreader, then place the buttered side onto a hot skillet, spread butter on the other side, then slowly grill to golden brown, around 2-3 minutes, flip, grill the other side, around 2 minutes.
2. Cut the sandwich in half, serve with sliced Gala Apples and milk, serve hot. 


Servings: 2

Friday, August 17, 2012

Banana Split Sundae



Last Saturday, I swung by Nana’s house and took her to ice cream at Fosselman’s.  We shared a Banana split but I didn’t really have enough.  There it is, home made chocolate fudge sauce and as much ice cream as I want.  Wish Nana were here to share with me!!!  

Ingredients
Vanilla ice cream                8 scoops
Banana                                4 pieces
Whipped Cream                     to taste
Chocolate Sundae Sauce    1 recipe
Peanuts, chopped               ¼ cup
Maraschino cherry               4 pieces













Directions:
1. In the container of choice, scoop a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream. 
2. Peel the skin off the Banana, then cut into long wedges to decorate next to the scoop of ice cream. 
3. Drizzle with Chocolate sauce, then a dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle some chopped peanuts onto the very top, then finish with a maraschino cherry on top!!

Servng: 4

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Chocolate Fudge Sauce


This is a great recipe to make a quick home made chocolate sauce.  It has a great flavor and it literally takes less than three minutes to make!!!  This chocolate sauce can be used on many things, ice cream sundae, crepes, cup cakes, or even chocolate fondue for your next get-together party.  It’s a make ahead, too!!!



A Ingredients

Sugar                                          ¾ cup

Coco powder, unsweetened        ½ cup

All-purpose flour                          2 tablespoon

Salt                                             1/8 teaspoon



B Ingredients

Coffee                        ½ cup

Water                         ½ cup

Vanilla extract       1 ½ teaspoon

Butter                          1 tablespoon




Directions:

1. Measure all A ingredients into a medium bowl, mix well. 

2. Measure all B ingredients into a small sauce pot, heat until the butter melts, then stir in the A ingredients.  Cook until slightly boiling, stir and continue cook an additional 30 seconds. 

3. Use the chocolate sauce hot on crepes and ice creams to add flavor. Store in air tight container in frig, keep a few weeks. 

Serving: 1.5 cup (around 4-6 sundae)

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