Monday, January 24, 2011
City Prints by JanuaryJonesPrints
I just had to share these with you because they are SO neat. I came across JanuaryJonesPrints on Etsy in a random Valentine's Day gift guide I was reading (ironic since we're not doing V-day gifts this year). I am so in love with these, I want one for every place I've ever traveled to. I especially love, love, love the road trip map!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Five for Friday
1. I have a squirrel update, but I'm too exhausted to post it. Lets just say that the problem is still there and I came face to face with it today. And it's gross. It makes me want to move. And take a shower.
2. Have you been reading View from the Middle Seat? If not, then you've missed: my witty thoughts on customer service in Barbados restaurants, a post on the most awesome interior design store ever, and why I'm on a first name basis with one of our founding fathers.(Is founding fathers capitalized?) Also, if you read my blog, you should officially follow it - I'm giving away free 5x7 prints to the first five followers and every 10th follower after that!
3. Have you been following View from the Middle Seat on Twitter at @MiddleSeatView. If your answer is no, you're probably beyond help at this point.
4. In extremely sad news for my sweet-tooth (but great news for my wallet and muffin top) our favorite custard store in Alexandria, the Dairy Godmother (our current president is also a fan), is closed for a month. Something about sales being slow due to the winter, needing to defrost freezers, take a vacation, blah blah blah. We anxiously await the reopening on February 10. I'm thinking Malia, who wisely chose the brownie sundae during their visit two years ago, will be in line with us.
2. Have you been reading View from the Middle Seat? If not, then you've missed: my witty thoughts on customer service in Barbados restaurants, a post on the most awesome interior design store ever, and why I'm on a first name basis with one of our founding fathers.(Is founding fathers capitalized?) Also, if you read my blog, you should officially follow it - I'm giving away free 5x7 prints to the first five followers and every 10th follower after that!
3. Have you been following View from the Middle Seat on Twitter at @MiddleSeatView. If your answer is no, you're probably beyond help at this point.
4. In extremely sad news for my sweet-tooth (but great news for my wallet and muffin top) our favorite custard store in Alexandria, the Dairy Godmother (our current president is also a fan), is closed for a month. Something about sales being slow due to the winter, needing to defrost freezers, take a vacation, blah blah blah. We anxiously await the reopening on February 10. I'm thinking Malia, who wisely chose the brownie sundae during their visit two years ago, will be in line with us.
5. I realized that I never posted some fun family photos from our Christmas trip to Barbados. So see below. We will be back in Barbados in 50 days. Not a moment too soon.
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| Washing off feet after the beach. Notice all the beach essentials: W's book, local beer, floppy hat |
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| Dad and David at Animal Flower Bay - an amazing place on the island |
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| lookin' good! |
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| Touring the George Washington house. Don't we all look excited? (It actually was a great tour) |
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Recipe Tuesday: HEALTHY Corn Chowder
I know what you're thinking: no way! That's what I was thinking too when this Paula Deen recipe landed in my in-box. Yet, here it is.
Full disclosure: I have not tried this yet. But it sounded good enough to share.It's on the meal calendar I've planned out for the week I'm thinking about making it this weekend.
Lighter Corn Chowder
Recipe from Ms Paula Deen, y'all!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
3 strips center-cut reduced-fat bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (32-ounce) container chicken stock
2 russet potatoes, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16-ounce) package frozen baby gold and white corn kernels (3 cups)
1 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
DirectionsSpray a large nonstick saucepan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, 2 – 3 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.
Add the onion and jalapeno to the saucepan. Cook, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour; cook 1 minute. Add the broth, potatoes, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Add the corn, milk, half-and half. Cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and cilantro; sprinkle with the bacon.
Yield: 8 cups
Nutritionals: Per Serving (1 cup): 167 Cal (15% from Fat, 23% from Protein, 62% from Carb); 10 g Protein; 3 g Tot Fat; 1 g Sat Fat; 1 g Mono Fat; 27 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 5 g Sugar; 117 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 668 mg Sodium; 6 mg Cholesterol
Full disclosure: I have not tried this yet. But it sounded good enough to share.
Lighter Corn Chowder
Recipe from Ms Paula Deen, y'all!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
3 strips center-cut reduced-fat bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (32-ounce) container chicken stock
2 russet potatoes, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16-ounce) package frozen baby gold and white corn kernels (3 cups)
1 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
DirectionsSpray a large nonstick saucepan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, 2 – 3 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.
Add the onion and jalapeno to the saucepan. Cook, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour; cook 1 minute. Add the broth, potatoes, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Add the corn, milk, half-and half. Cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and cilantro; sprinkle with the bacon.
Yield: 8 cups
Nutritionals: Per Serving (1 cup): 167 Cal (15% from Fat, 23% from Protein, 62% from Carb); 10 g Protein; 3 g Tot Fat; 1 g Sat Fat; 1 g Mono Fat; 27 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 5 g Sugar; 117 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 668 mg Sodium; 6 mg Cholesterol
Friday, January 14, 2011
Five for Friday (brought to you by a large cup of coffee)
1. The squirrels. Remember them from last winter? Well the little buggers are back, probably with some raccoon friends as well. This has been going on in our attic, and the attic of the lovely people across the hall from us, for at least 11 days now (it was a fabulous thing to return to from a relaxing trip to Barbados). Thus, I have not had a full night sleep in 11 days. Thus the reason why today's Five for Friday is brought to you by a heavy dose of caffeine. We're going on a stay-cation for the long weekend tomorrow, so I'm hopeful for a critter-free hotel that I can actually get some sleep in.
P.S. Remember how I was concerned about the squirrels welfare last year? Not so much this time around.
2. Have you all been reading my new blog, View from the Middle Seat? I know you have. Posted yesterday about a new fabulous place we discovered in Barbados over Christmas - but you won't read about it here! Don't forget to officially "follow" my blog for the chance to win a free print!
3. Did you know my new blog is also on Twitter at @MiddleSeatView? I'm just going to go ahead and say it: tweeting about travel is much more fun than tweeting about public health.
4. Like much of the rest of America, I have taken the occasion of the new year to get myself back to the gym & back to eating healthy. I will honestly say that I can't wait for February to roll around so all the people who bought new gym memberships on January 1 go back to sitting on their couch and there won't be a line any more to use the chest press machine. Along those lines, keep an eye out for more healthy Recipe Tuesday's.
5. Did you hear the recent news that they have messed with the zodiac signs? Changed the dates and even added a 13th sign. Luckily, I have remained a Pisces. Unbelievably, Brad is now a Pisces instead of a Aries. It's ridiculous. There's no way Brad is a Pisces! Others in my office are similarly distraught about the change... in fact I heard one coworker yell out yesterday "I don't care, I'm still going to be a Leo! I'm all Leo!" Yes. Yes, you are.
P.S. Remember how I was concerned about the squirrels welfare last year? Not so much this time around.
2. Have you all been reading my new blog, View from the Middle Seat? I know you have. Posted yesterday about a new fabulous place we discovered in Barbados over Christmas - but you won't read about it here! Don't forget to officially "follow" my blog for the chance to win a free print!
3. Did you know my new blog is also on Twitter at @MiddleSeatView? I'm just going to go ahead and say it: tweeting about travel is much more fun than tweeting about public health.
4. Like much of the rest of America, I have taken the occasion of the new year to get myself back to the gym & back to eating healthy. I will honestly say that I can't wait for February to roll around so all the people who bought new gym memberships on January 1 go back to sitting on their couch and there won't be a line any more to use the chest press machine. Along those lines, keep an eye out for more healthy Recipe Tuesday's.
5. Did you hear the recent news that they have messed with the zodiac signs? Changed the dates and even added a 13th sign. Luckily, I have remained a Pisces. Unbelievably, Brad is now a Pisces instead of a Aries. It's ridiculous. There's no way Brad is a Pisces! Others in my office are similarly distraught about the change... in fact I heard one coworker yell out yesterday "I don't care, I'm still going to be a Leo! I'm all Leo!" Yes. Yes, you are.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The only constant in life...
The times, they are, a changin'!
I'm happy to announce some big changes, both here & at Christina Saull Photography.
As of today, all fans of:
- funny travel stories
- cheap, good eats at far off destinations
- tips on how to squeeze three weeks of clothes into a carry on bag
- musings about the travel industry
- Christina Saull Photography
should head over to my new blog, View from the Middle Seat.
I will continue to post on this blog; however, I will not be cross-posting. Meaning: if you read it here, you won't read it there. If you read it there, you won't read it here. This blog will become more of a personal, family & friends blog, with a continuation of some of my favorite weekly posts, including Five for Friday & Recipe Tuesday.
I am excited to take my blogging in a new direction & hope that you all will continue along with me on this journey!
Sending all the best,
Christina
I'm happy to announce some big changes, both here & at Christina Saull Photography.
As of today, all fans of:
- funny travel stories
- cheap, good eats at far off destinations
- tips on how to squeeze three weeks of clothes into a carry on bag
- musings about the travel industry
- Christina Saull Photography
should head over to my new blog, View from the Middle Seat.
I will continue to post on this blog; however, I will not be cross-posting. Meaning: if you read it here, you won't read it there. If you read it there, you won't read it here. This blog will become more of a personal, family & friends blog, with a continuation of some of my favorite weekly posts, including Five for Friday & Recipe Tuesday.
I am excited to take my blogging in a new direction & hope that you all will continue along with me on this journey!
Sending all the best,
Christina
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Recipe Tuesday: Healthy Football Snacks
Last Tuesday, the Ohio State Buckeyes played in the Sugar Bowl. Instead of going to a bar filled with tempting, unhealthy food, we decided to stay home & watch the game. I whipped up some healthy "snacks" to have as dinner during the festivities. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of the food, as we were both starving by 8:30pm when we finally sat down to nosh.
In addition to the great guilt-free potato skins below, I also made baked chicken fingers (I dip the chicken in bread crumbs without using an egg wash), a hot ricotta cheese dip (using part-skim ricotta cheese), & some phylo dough wrapped cheese triangles. It was all a lot more satisfying than having the usual high fat, high calorie chips & queso!
Guilt-free Potato Skins
recipe from the awesome Hungry Girl
Ingredients
3 medium-sized potatoes
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
2 tbsp. imitation bacon bits
1/4 cup chopped chives and/or fat-free sour cream and/or salsa (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Prep potatoes by washing & drying to remove dirt & piercing them several times with a fork to prevent bursting while cooking. Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 4 minutes. Turn potatoes over & return to microwave for 4 more minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a fork, gently scrape out the bulk of the flesh. Place potato skins on a baking dish spritzed with nonstick spray. Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your potato skins.
Evenly distribute cheese and bacon bits onto potato skins. Turn off oven, but return skins to the oven until the cheese has melted (for crispy crunchy cheese, leave the oven on).
Remove and top with chives. Cut skins in half. Serve with fat-free sour cream and/or salsa. Makes 3 servings.
In addition to the great guilt-free potato skins below, I also made baked chicken fingers (I dip the chicken in bread crumbs without using an egg wash), a hot ricotta cheese dip (using part-skim ricotta cheese), & some phylo dough wrapped cheese triangles. It was all a lot more satisfying than having the usual high fat, high calorie chips & queso!
Guilt-free Potato Skins
recipe from the awesome Hungry Girl
Ingredients
3 medium-sized potatoes
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
2 tbsp. imitation bacon bits
1/4 cup chopped chives and/or fat-free sour cream and/or salsa (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Prep potatoes by washing & drying to remove dirt & piercing them several times with a fork to prevent bursting while cooking. Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 4 minutes. Turn potatoes over & return to microwave for 4 more minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a fork, gently scrape out the bulk of the flesh. Place potato skins on a baking dish spritzed with nonstick spray. Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your potato skins.
Evenly distribute cheese and bacon bits onto potato skins. Turn off oven, but return skins to the oven until the cheese has melted (for crispy crunchy cheese, leave the oven on).
Remove and top with chives. Cut skins in half. Serve with fat-free sour cream and/or salsa. Makes 3 servings.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Christmas in Barbados
Photo (c) Christina Saull - All Rights Reserved
I wanted to share some photos from our Christmas celebration in Barbados. Having never been there at this magical time of year, we weren't sure what to expect. But, in true Bajan (&Dad) style, we were not disappointed.
We stay at my Dad's condo while we're there. When you walk in the front door, this is the view you are greeted with:
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Not exactly a bad way to start your vacation.
Dad had all his holiday decorations out, including his collection of nutcrackers:
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Not exactly a bad way to start your vacation.
Dad had all his holiday decorations out, including his collection of nutcrackers:
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Photo (c) Christina Saull - All Rights Reserved
Photo (c) Christina Saull - All Rights Reserved
Decorations definitely made it feel more "Christmas-y"... even though it was 86 degrees out.
A real Christmas tree costs a couple hundred dollars in Barbados, but I thought his little fake one looked real enough to me!
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Decorations definitely made it feel more "Christmas-y"... even though it was 86 degrees out.
A real Christmas tree costs a couple hundred dollars in Barbados, but I thought his little fake one looked real enough to me!
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Love this little guy
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The sunset was beautiful, as always.
Love this little guy
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The sunset was beautiful, as always.
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Photo (c) Christina Saull - All Rights Reserved
Our gifts had both a Bajan and French-Canadian flare to them. This little lady bug chocolate is apparently very popular in France.
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Photo (c) Christina Saull - All Rights Reserved
Friday, January 7, 2011
Silhouette
The sunsets were cloudy, but amazing, this trip.
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Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Happy New Year!
Happy new year, my lovely blog readers!
We had a wonderful time in Barbados. It was sunny & relaxing & great to be with family & friends. I'm still sorting through photos of our trip, but in the meantime, here's a spirited new year's greeting right from Crystal Beach.
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We had a wonderful time in Barbados. It was sunny & relaxing & great to be with family & friends. I'm still sorting through photos of our trip, but in the meantime, here's a spirited new year's greeting right from Crystal Beach.
Photo (C) Christina Saull - All Rights Reserved
Friday, December 24, 2010
these are a few of my favorite things
2010 was an awesome year. We traveled so much, to places I had only dreamed about & to places I once called home. Below are some of my favorite images of the year. We are off to Barbados tomorrow, to spend Christmas with my family.
Thank you, dear blog readers, for making 2010 one of the best year's yet. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year & Happy Festivus!
See you on the flip side!
Thank you, dear blog readers, for making 2010 one of the best year's yet. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year & Happy Festivus!
See you on the flip side!
Boats in St. Lawrence Gap
Barbados
February 2010
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Paris
Las Vegas, Nevada
April 2010
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Indians hit
Cleveland, Ohio
July 2010
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A beautiful summer afternoon
Hudson, Ohio
July 2010
Brooklyn Bridge
over the Hudson River, between Manhattan & Brooklyn
July 2010
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Stacked kayaks
Kennebunkport, Maine
August 2010
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Rocky Coast
Kennebunk, Maine
August 2010
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Portland Head Lighthouse
Portland, Maine
August 2010
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Ocean Kayaking
Bar Harbor, Maine
August 2010
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Peggy's Cove Afternoon
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 2010
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Christmas at Mt. Vernon
Photo (c) Christina Saull - All Rights Reserved
A little background:
Mount Vernon was home to George Washington for more than 45 years. First known as Little Hunting creek Plantation, the estate was originally granted to Washington's great grandfather, John Washington, in 1674. George Washington inherited the property upon the death of his brother Lawrence in 1761.
Over the years, Washington enlarged the residence & built up the property from 2,000 to nearly 8,000 acres. He divided the acreage into five working farms, including the Mansion House Farm, where he lives with his family. One of the biggest improvements he made to the mansion was the addition of the two-story porch, or piazza, overlooking the Potomac River.
The mansion has been restored to its appearance in 1799, the last year of Washington's life.
We toured Mt. Vernon (for my first time ever) a few weeks ago on a rainy Saturday evening. A special Christmas at Mt. Vernon program is held every December, with guided tours of the mansion, included historical characters inside. Normally I find "historical character" actors a bit cheesy, but when Martha Washington complimented me on my red coat & told me it reminded her of her cape at Valley Forge, I was smitten. The mansion is huge & gorgeous inside, but smaller than expected on the outside. The view out to the Potomac is spectacular & land has been purchased on the opposite side of the river to preserve the view, so it will always be just as George Washington saw it.
As part of the special "Mt. Vernon by Candlelight at Christmas" program, they handed out gingerbread cookies & hot cider, had period musicians & even a camel, just like the one Washington bought to entertain his guests!
It was a great experience & I hope to return to Mt. Vernon during the day, in order to be able to fully appreciate the estate. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to re-read David McCullough's 1776 for the 100th time.
Over the years, Washington enlarged the residence & built up the property from 2,000 to nearly 8,000 acres. He divided the acreage into five working farms, including the Mansion House Farm, where he lives with his family. One of the biggest improvements he made to the mansion was the addition of the two-story porch, or piazza, overlooking the Potomac River.
The mansion has been restored to its appearance in 1799, the last year of Washington's life.
We toured Mt. Vernon (for my first time ever) a few weeks ago on a rainy Saturday evening. A special Christmas at Mt. Vernon program is held every December, with guided tours of the mansion, included historical characters inside. Normally I find "historical character" actors a bit cheesy, but when Martha Washington complimented me on my red coat & told me it reminded her of her cape at Valley Forge, I was smitten. The mansion is huge & gorgeous inside, but smaller than expected on the outside. The view out to the Potomac is spectacular & land has been purchased on the opposite side of the river to preserve the view, so it will always be just as George Washington saw it.
As part of the special "Mt. Vernon by Candlelight at Christmas" program, they handed out gingerbread cookies & hot cider, had period musicians & even a camel, just like the one Washington bought to entertain his guests!
It was a great experience & I hope to return to Mt. Vernon during the day, in order to be able to fully appreciate the estate. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to re-read David McCullough's 1776 for the 100th time.
pretty decorations greeting visitor's en-route to the mansion in the newly finished visitor's center
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musicians playing period instruments & holiday songs
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Christmas camel!
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slave quarters - the dark bricks in the right hand corner are original to the structure from the 1790's
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a nice warm fire in a kettle
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gingerbread house Mt. Vernon, created by the former White House Pastry chef
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gingerbread portico
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sugar Christmas camel!
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George!
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holiday George
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patriotic tree
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Holiday Treats-a-palooza: Wrap Up
I would call the First Annual Holiday Treats-a-palooza a success, wouldn't you? Lets review what we made this week:
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Chocolate Covered Everything
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesebake Bars (my personal favorite!)
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Gena's amazing sugar cookies
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Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies
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Nutella Sugar Sandwich Cookies
Happy holidays & happy baking everyone! Now off to the gym....
Friday, December 17, 2010
Holiday treats-a-palooza: Nutella Sugar Sandwich Cookies
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These were awesome, even if I did make the cookies a little too big (note: must know the different between teaspoon and tablespoon!).
Oh yeah, & yes, I know 14 tablespoons of butter is a lot. But it's the holidays!
Recipe adapted from America's Test Kitchen via the Cookin' Canuck
These were awesome, even if I did make the cookies a little too big (note: must know the different between teaspoon and tablespoon!).
Oh yeah, & yes, I know 14 tablespoons of butter is a lot. But it's the holidays!
Recipe adapted from America's Test Kitchen via the Cookin' Canuck
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups sugar, divided
14 tbsp (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 small jar of Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread)
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a large bowl, beat 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar with an electric mixer set on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually beat in the flour mixture until it is just combined. Using a rubber spatula, stir the mixture a few times to make sure all of the flour mixture is incorporated.
Place 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl. With slightly dampened hands, roll 1 teaspoon of the cookie dough between your palms to form a ball. Roll the ball in the sugar to coat it and place it on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the balls about 2 inches apart from each other on the baking sheets.
Lightly coat the bottom of a glass or metal measuring cup with butter and dip into the sugar. Use this to gently flatten the cookies to 3/4-inch thickness.
Bake the cookies, one sheet a time, rotating from front to back halfway through baking. They are done when the edges are set and beginning to brown, 9 to 10 minutes. The centers of the cookies should still be soft and puffy. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Using a spatula, remove the cookies from the baking sheet and let cool on a rack.
Spread the bottom of one cookie with 1 teaspoon Nutella and sandwich with a second cookie.
Serve or store in an airtight container.
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