Gourmet Rice Krispie Treats

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

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This past weekend I met up with a few girlfriends for a movie in the moonlight. We each brought a favorite childhood goodie with an adult twist to indulge in. From chocolate covered gummy bears to pineapple Panko chicken nuggets with honey dijon and everything in between we had an amazing movie night spread. I took a gourmet approach to Rice Krispie treats. I placed Rice Krispie squares onto a popsicle stick, dipped them into homemade salted caramel sauce, sprinkled on nuts and drizzled milk chocolate across the treats creating the perfect salty sweet combination.

Gourmet Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie
Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow créme
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Salted Caramel
You can buy packaged caramels like Kraft Caramels and melt them as directed and add a teaspoon of sea salt. Or you can make you favorite caramel recipe (mine is a huge pain so I will spare you the recipe).

Directions
1. In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallow créme and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add Rice Krispie cereal. Stir until coated.
3. Using a buttered spatula evenly press mixture into a 13×9 glass baking dish coated in butter. Cut into desired size with a buttered knife while mixture is warm. Allow to cool.
4. Once cool, place onto a popsicle stick.
5. Spread salted caramel onto part of the treat and sprinkle with nuts. Repeat with remaining treats.
6. Melt milk chocolate in a baggy (I used chocolate wafers from my local candy store, but you can use chocolate chips), cut the corner of your baggy and drizzle the chocolate onto the treat.

Weekend Indulgence

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

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 {afternoon games of croquet}
This past week has been just as indulgent as I had hoped for.  Here are a few pictures of what my holiday week looked like. Filled with backyard games, summery sweets made from the freshest ingredients and campfire dinners.

 {hobie pies over an open flame}
 {fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade with strawberry + lemon ice}
 {caramelized barbeque ribs}
 {Faygo rootbeer float with Hudsonville french vanilla ice cream}
{fresh strawberries from Blake\’s make the sweetest pies}

Five Things

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

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 {movie in the moonlight: Puss in Boots}
In Michigan the Fourth of July marks the middle of summer. Fresh vegetables are appearing in gardens, farmers markets and along roadside stands. Nearby towns offer the perfect way to end your day with movies in the moonlight, and up north sunsets add inspiration for the perfect manicure. Here are a few things that a currently making me happy.

 {fruit + ice cubes = a refreshing addition to summer drinks}
 {current diet: popsicles}
 {a variety of pink polish to create sunset nails}
{fresh zucchini from my parents garden}

Words of Wisdom

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

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This morning I am scheduled to have at least one of my wisdom teeth removed, however it could end up being all four of them. I am keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well, and I do not end up resembling a puffy cheeked critter.  I have a pile of all of my favorite romantic comedies (i.e. Just Like Heaven, Sweet Home Alabama and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) and a freezer full of popsicles that will be awaiting my return.  Have you had your wisdom teeth removed?

Stars & Stripes

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

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First and foremost, Happy Fourth of July! I love celebrating the 4th of July with patriotic colors, classic treats such as root beer floats and plenty of time along the shores of Lake Michigan. Of course I can\’t leave out going to watch a brilliant firework display over the water at sundown.
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