Saturday, August 4, 2012

Deliciousness

Hey everyone! Hope you're having a splendid Saturday. Today I thought I'd post a yummy summer treat that I definitely want to try to make sometime. Let me know what you think :)


Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwiches 

  • 3 cups good quality chopped milk chocolate
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 12 halved graham crackers
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
Directions
    1. Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring to melt.  I use a small saucepan, boil water, reduce heat to low and place a heat proof bowl over the saucepan then add my chocolate, stirring until melted.
    2. Dip each graham cracker into chocolate and let set up on wax or parchment paper.  Stick in the freezer for a few minutes to speed this up.  Spread 2 tablespoons (or a cookie scoopful) of peanut butter over the top of each dipped graham cracker then place in the freezer for 10 more minutes.  This step is important.   While the peanut butter is freezing, remove chocolate from heat and stir, so it cools slightly and thickens up a touch. Slowly and carefully spoon melted chocolate over tops and sides of peanut butter.  This is where the patience and work comes in.  Use a small spoon working the chocolate around the edges and sides.  You’ll then use a little plastic knife to run the chocolate around the edges and clean it up a little.  Let set up, (stick back in the freezer for another 10 minutes) then with a spoon, drizzle chocolate over top to get the “lines” you see in the pictures above.  (If your chocolate is too thick at this point, set it back over the double boiler so it melts a little bit).
    3. My reviews…Definitely keep these chilled just like Disneyland does, they melt rather quickly once your fingers get on them.  It was tricky to get mine to look quite as pretty as the Disneyland ones, but with a little patience you can do it!  Have fun and keep them chilled!
    Makes 12 sandwiches



    Friday, August 3, 2012

    Friday's Fashion Finds

    Hello everyone! Hope your week was fantastic. I don't know about you but, I'm ready for the weekend! Well, here are my fashion finds for this wonderful Friday. I'm especially loving lots of yellow this week! Let me know what you think!














    Thursday, August 2, 2012

    Around the World Thursday

    Happy Thursday everyone! I hope it's a good one so far. Anyhoo, today for my around the world Thursday, I'll be showing you all a place where my family comes from. Ireland! Ireland is a truly bright and beautiful country that I'd just love to visit. Take a look at these pics and let me know what you think. 












    Wednesday, August 1, 2012

    London Olympics

    Hey everyone! Hope you are having a great day. Lately my family and I have been watching the Olympics. Here are a few highlights from the past few days.


    The opening ceremonies Friday night were fantastic. It told the history of London and traveled all the way to modern times. Very cool!


    Congrats to the USA's gymnastics team who took gold yesterday! There performances were amazing and I'm thrilled they won. 


    Ah yes, my favorite things to watch, USA women's volleyball! The USA team celebrated a victorious win against one of the best volleyball teams in the world, Brazil! I know USA is going to go far!


     Schmitt celebrates her  amazing win!