Zehnders Rosettes

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

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Frankenmuth, is Michigan’s little Bavaria. It’s a place of horse-drawn carriages, covered bridges, riverboat cruises, and world famous chicken. While you can dine upstairs in Zehnders enjoying their world famous chicken, you don’t want to miss out on visiting downstairs for one of my favorite treats…Rosettes. Rosettes are a delicate crisp and tender pastry.
 
 

Zehnder’s Rosettes
Ingredients
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour (measure, then sift)
1 cup whole milk (they will not turn out with any other milk)

Directions
1. Add salt, sugar and vanilla to eggs.
2. Add ½ cup milk and all of the flour. Then add remaining ½ cup milk, stirring (do not beat).
3. If foamy, let set. Place oil and mold in fryer and heat to 385 degrees (keep hot during entire process)
4. Shake excess oil off iron and touch iron on paper towel to absorb oil.
5. Dip hot iron into batter, almost to the top, but not over the top of iron.
6. Tilt to side when removing from batter to avoid drips.
7. Place in hot oil. When rosette holds its shape remove the iron and allow to brown, then turn over to brown opposite side.
8. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel covered newspaper.

How To: Buy Flowers on a Budget

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

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{Tulips in season: $6}

No matter what the time of year is you don’t have to spend a lot in order to have beautiful, fresh flowers around the house. Think beyond the elaborate bouquets and instead purchase one type of flower that is in season (I just bought a dozen tulips for six dollars), or buy something such as carnations that typically sell for about five dollars a dozen year round. When flowers are bunched together tightly and placed into a small vase the outcome is chic and stylish.

{Pink carnations: $4}

Five Things

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

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{Valentine\’s treats for Jack this recipe with chopped cranberries} 
This week went by unnaturally fast for a week that started in the high 50\’s and ended in the teens with snow. On a positive note my parents are coming to visit. I can\’t wait to explore the city a bit with them, work on crafts with my mum and discuss paint and decorating ideas with my dad. What are your weekend plans?
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 {Jessica Cosmetic\’s spring collection is perfect for a snowy day}
 {Chocolate chip cookies waiting for my parents arrival}
 {Jack likes the snow this time around}
{Prissy apron from my mum <3}

20 Ways to Spend a Winter Day

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

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1. Curl up in front of the fireplace (a lot of hotels have fireplaces if you do not).
2. Take a winter wonderland walk through nature.
3. Build a snowman.
4. Make a batch of hot chocolate (my favorite recipe).
5. Take a horse drawn sleigh or carriage ride.
6. Go ice-skating.
7. Paint pictures in the snow (mix food coloring with water in a spray bottle).
8. Take snowboarding r skiing lessons.
9. Bake a batch of cookies (I love these, these, these, and these).
10. Make snow angels.
11. Learn how to knit or crochet a scarf.
12. Go sledding or tubing.
13. Snowshoe through a wooded area.
14. Make a pot of your favorite soup.
15. Snuggle under a blanket and watch your favorite movie while enjoying some sweet treats.
16. Take a bubble bath.
17. Make a blanket (this one is simple)
18. Go to a new restaurant or order in.
19. Find a winter carnival to go to.
20. Simmer some potpourri on the stove giving your house new ambiance (try my fall/winter or spring/summer simmering potpourri).

DIY: Upcycle Candles

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

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Around Christmas time I showed you how to make this candle using left over candle wax. Another simple way to use left over wax is by creating a layered candle. For the candle below I used left over wax from the following brands: Yankee Candle, Slatkin & Co. and Kohls. The wax was placed in a mason jar (you can use whatever you’d like). IMPORTANT: Be sure to allow the wax to cool completely between layers. 

 Step 1: Melt your left over wax in a pot with water.

Step 2: Dip your wick into the wax and insert it into the bottom center of your jar. Allow to cool completely before you add your first layer of wax. After adding the first layer of wax I used skewers to keep the wick straight.

Step 3: Once cooled pour in your next layer.
Note: I usually do the layers as I finish candles and at the end of the month I have a new candle.

Step 4: Repeat step three until you fill to your desired height.
Note: Leave 3/4 to one inch of space between the wax and the top of the jar. Remember to cut your wick before lighting.

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