Happy Thanksgiving!

Hoping everyone has a Blessed Thanksgiving Day!

Grateful Blessings,

Lisa

Homemade Cocoa Mix

   One thing I plan on making for Christmas gifts is homemade cocoa mix. I put the mix into ziplock baggies and then into an embellished lunch bag. I fold over the top of the bag and hole punch it twice then tie a ribbon or string through to close the bag. Remember to put a tag on the tie to give the recipient the directions for use. This is a quick recipe or inexpensive gift that is just perfect for the cooler weather!

Homemade Cocoa Mix

1 1/2 cups nonfat instant milk powder
1 cup powdered coffee creamer
1 ¼ cup sugar or Splenda
2/3 cup cocoa powder

Add all of the above ingredients into a blender or food processor and mix until blended well. Store in a ziplock baggie or jar. Use 3-4 T per 8 oz. hot water. I love having this mix on hand for my family during the blustery cold winter! So lovely and warming!

Homemade Blessings to you all,
Lisa

Sweet Grandma Shower Cake!

Here is what I created last night!  A 1/4 sheet french vanilla cake with buttercream frosting embellished by a fondant baby and fondant flowers.  So much fun making this!  Of course I added my special touch--fairy dust(edible glitter).

Hope you liked it Amanda!

Sweet Blessings,

Lisa

If anyone needs a baby shower cake please message me on my Facebook Page!

The Dessert Buffet!

As many of you know, my DS#1 got married in September. I promised to show you pics of my contribution to the wedding so here they are!  

The happy couple!

The Dessert Buffet!

The Wedding Cake!  If you look closely at the back bottom of the brides dress is a cat.  They love their kitties!

Sandwich cookies on top right made by Brides Mother!  Decorated sugar cookies were made by my cousin Christina,!  Thanks for all of the help!

Cookies by Christina's Creations!

Well, what do you think?  I am so happy with how it turned out!

Blessings,
Lisa

Kentucky Transparent Pie

  

     Have you ever heard of Transparent Pie?  If you are from Kentucky you may have heard of it!  It is a yummy concoction of cream, sugar, butter and eggs in a pie crust! 
George Clooney is a fan of this special pie.  After wrapping up one of his movies, he had Transparent Pies shipped from Magee's Bakery in Maysville Ky to his crew!  Can you believe the Hollywood hoity toities ate good old Ky Transparent Pie?  They sure did! 
  Several years ago my husband and I found that little, out of the way bakery famous for it's Transparent Pie and stopped to buy one!  Well we bought a whole pie and then several mini pies to take home to our family.  Can you say yummy?  Well it was wonderful, and rich, and wonderful, and rich.........well, you get it!  So here is a recipe for Transparent Pie.  I only hope you enjoy it as much as my DH and I do!


Kentucky Transparent Pie

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup cream
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 tbs. flour
• 1 1/2  tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 unbaked (9-inch) pie crust

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 9-inch pie plate or tart pan with unbaked pie shell (homemade or store bought)and place in the freezer while you prepare filling. This keeps the shell from shrinking when in the oven.
In bowl beat together butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add cream, and mix until smooth. Beat in eggs until combined, then stir in flour and vanilla. Pour into pie crust.
Bake at 375°. for 40-45 minutes  until golden brown and slightly set.  


The pie will puff up while baking and then fall. This is completely normal so don't worry!  Enjoy your Kentucky Transparent Pie!  Coffee and /or milk will be needed!


Sweet Blessings,
Lisa