Cannoli Cones
A family friend makes the BEST cannoli’s at the holidays. I know that I could never make anything nearly as amazing as hers, but since I was having guests over this past weekend I thought I would create my own version. Since I didn’t feel like frying cannoli shells I used a sugar cone in its place. The outcome was everything I hoped for: a sweet filling in a crunchy shell.
Cannoli Cones
Ingredients
6-8 Sugar Cones (I used Joy)
mini chocolate chips
Filling
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (I use Watkins)
1 cup heavy whipping cream (whip until forms stiff peaks) mini chocolate chips
Directions
1. Combine ricotta, powdered sugar and vanilla until incorporated.
2. Mix in chocolate chips.
3. Fold in whipped cream.
4. Allow to chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Place cannoli mixture in a baggy seal and cut off the corner.
6. Put cones in a cup to hold them upright.
7. Fill with cannoli cream and top with mini chocolate chips
8. Keep refrigerated until you are ready to enjoy.
Five Things
Doggy Discoveries: ThunderShirt
At 2:30 in the morning on Monday, Jack experienced his first thunderstorm. The lightning was bright enough to light up the whole house and the thunder was shaking it. Jack started to bark, whimper, shake, pant and all together freak out. It was my first opportunity to try out the ThunderShirt and hope for the best. I can honestly say I definitely was not disappointed. If you have a dog with any kind of anxiety I HIGHLY recommend getting them a ThunderShirt. You will be amazed at what a difference it makes.
Immediately after putting the ThunderShirt on Jack he not only calmed down, but laid down and went back to sleep. I was amazed that a simple “shirt” was able to provide him with the comfort and ease he needed without needing medication.
It applies a gentle constant pressure that has a dramatic calming effect on your pooch. As an added bonus no drugs are involved.
Perfect for, any type of anxiety
• storms
• fireworks
• separation
• travel
Mother\’s Day Gift Guide
With Mother’s Day just around the corner (Sunday, May 12th), I have rounded up some of my favorite gift ideas for the maternal figures in your lives. The items are sweet and simple and things that I would actually get my own mum.
1. A new throw to add a pop of color to the room.
2. Bake a cake and use this simple ombré decorating technique.
3. Backyard Soaps (made in Michigan!) have the prettiest designs and best scents.
4. This chic feather bracelet is sure to make a statement this spring.
5. A market tote perfect for grazing at the farmers market.
Lemon Shooters
Great Grandma’s Lemon Curd
Ingredients
5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 tablespoons salted butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Directions
1. In a glass or steel bowl whisk all the ingredients except the butter.
2. Bring a pot of water to a slow simmer and put the steel or glass bowl on it whisking continuously. Make sure you size your pot to the bowl to make sure it fits.
3. Once the mixture thickens to coat the back of a spoon, and remove the bowl from the pot. Add in the butter and whisk well (until the butter completely melts).
4. Allow to cool before transferring to a clean jar. Put Saran Wrap on it before closing the lid. Refrigerate overnight and it will stay fresh for up to 7 days.
To make vanilla whipped cream: Beat one cup heavy whipping cream with one tablespoon of vanilla until it becomes thick.
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