I’m usually not one to make new years resolutions. I generally let myself down within the first month so I don’t bother. But here are a few of my goals and resolutions. Lose 20 to 30 pounds and feel better I generally feel like shit. I am hopelessly out of shape and I hate to …
Month: December 2017
Using my Instant Pot for the first time.
Tonight I am using my Instant Pot to cook dinner for the first time. Well, hubby used it last night to make corned beef and cabbage and potatoes, but I am using it for the first time. I am making Kalua Pork. It is a Hawaiian pulled pork dish which usually entails a long cooking …
My favorite Holiday Movies of all Time
White Christmas Love Actually Miracle on 34th Street. (original) The Wizard of Oz The Holiday Serendipity The Family Stone Bad Santa A Bad Mom’s Christmas The Last Holiday
Brown Butter Shortbread
INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces (225 grams) salted butter, cut into cubes* 3/4 cup (175 grams) powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour Sanding sugar, for dusting In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat. Continue to cook the butter until it turns deep golden brown. Watch it …
Toffee Almond Sandies
1 cup sugar 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon almond extract 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups chopped almonds 1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits Additional sugar Directions …