Well the rush of the season has come and in the midst of going. Everyone I speak to says the same thing, it came so fast. Yes, Virginia, Christmas does come the same time of year, every year, but it just seems that the time goes by faster and faster each year. As usual, it was Christmas Eve at my stepsisters house in her newly and beautifully renovated kitchen (I'm so jealous) then Christmas and a extra few days at mom's house. It was very nice. I even got to see friends I haven't seen in a couple of years.
My daughter and I were in charge of bringing some dessert and a dinner dish to my stepsister's house. So I made sausage and peppers, my daughter made her wonderful Red Velvet cupcakes. I also made mini strawberry cheesecakes and lemon crunch bars. The cheesecakes came out so creamy and rich that I will be making them again. And yes, being that you asked, I will most definitely post the recipe along with the icing. But you will have to wait until the weekend, sorry.
My daughter only asked for literally (4) things from Santa, so it was somewhat easy to oblige. Her biggest request was the new Xbox 360 with Kinnect. Thank goodness for Santa Grandma and Elf G-ma. So I had one happy girl. BUT, the biggest kicker was what she bought for me; this wonderful Cuisinart 4 in 1 slow cooker and paid for it herself. This gift is unbelievable. The only thing she said is she wants a meal cooked from cooker for every dollar she spent, so I guess she will be getting something out of the slow cooker each day over the next year! No honestly, this slow cooker does pretty much everything except for food shopping. It roasts, sautes, steams and slow cooks. It's great to brown meats then switch to roast or slow cook. No more extra pots. The weekend she gave it to me, I made an incredible roast beef; not pot roast. Thank you Cuisinart. Now I need a new food processor and a emulsion blender. Hmmm which first. My food processor is the second Black and Decker and was not meant for the abuse it takes when my daughter makes her Oreo truffles, so I am torn between the Cuisinart 12-16 cup or the new Kitchen Aid. Hey, if any head honcho's out there from either company is reading this, I'm up to doing reviews, hint, hint. Here's the link if you want to see it http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cuisinart-multicooker/?pkey=cpressure-rice-slow-cookers .
I know I haven't been consistent in blogging, I promise it will get better and more recipes will be added. Since I'm a beginner, I'm doing the balancing act of family, work, school and blogging. But please stick with me, it will get better I promise.
During my time at mom's, one of the things we do is we take my daughter and my 16 year old cousin for a " girls lunch". For the past couple of years, we have been going to the Grand Lux Cafe. They are an affiliate of the Cheesecake Factory. The Grand Lux has different items on their menu but it is still the same high standards and beautifully presented food. If you get the chance go to have a lunch there, you won't be sorry. I will put a full review under my review section.
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Well, now see, sometimes it's worth waiting. You get more bang for the buck and more words on a page.
Anyway, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and please have a safe and prosperous New Year. Eat lentils, the Italians believe it will bring good luck and prosperity.
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