Happy Friday Brownies!

I came across this recipe one day and thought I'd make them for my girlfriends when we met for lunch on a Friday....hence, I named them Happy Friday Brownies!  They loved them and my daughter Zoe claims they are the best brownies out there!!!  You can call them Cheer Up Brownies or anything you want!  They are super simple to assemble! Bake them or give them as gifts any time someone you know could use a smile or some chocolate!

Happy Friday Brownies

1 cup sugar
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. baking powder
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup organic baking cocoa

Mix above ingredients and put in a mason jar or cello bag.  Tie with a ribbon.  Add a
label with baking instructions.

To Make Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350 or 325 if using the convection setting.  Pour dry ingredients into a
bowl.
Add to the dry ingredients 2 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil & 1 1/2 t. vanilla.
Mix well.  Pour into a sprayed 8x8 pan.  Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick
tester comes out clean.

Enjoy & Happy Friday!!!

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BLT Canape's

Looking for a new appetizer to take to a party or make for the game?  Try these BLT Canape's... tasty, cute, bite size and unique!  Serve them up in style on a Personalized Boatman Geller Platter!

This is a recipe from America's Test Kitchen and I think it will be a hit at your next gathering!

BLT Canape's with Basil Mayonnaise

2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

2/3 cup mayonnaise

4 t. lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

salt and pepper

11 slices hearty white sandwich bread

Vegetable Oil Spray ( I used Olive Oil...whatever you have will work great!)

12 slices bacon

6 oz. cherry tomatoes

Process basil leaves, mayo, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 t. salt in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Transfer to bowl and season with salt to taste (can be made up to 4 days in advance).

Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler.  Using 2 inch round cutter, cut rounds out of bread slices (3 rounds per slice). Spray both sides with spray and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.  Broil until golden brown on both sides, flipping half way through. Let cool.  Bread can be made and kept at room temp up to 6 hours ahead.

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat to 400.  Arrange bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.  Bake until crispy and brown about 10 to 12 minutes.  Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and cool completely.  Bacon can be held at room temp. up to one hour prior to assembling.

Cut tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Spread basil mayonnaise evenly over 1 side of each toast then top with 1 piece bacon and 1 slice tomato.  Sprinkle with chopped basil. 

Canape's can be held at room temp up to 1 hour prior to serving.

Bon Appetit!!

Tricia

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It's Thank You Time!

You've put away the tree & the kids are back in school!  It's time to write those Thank You's!  If you need a little inspiration start by ordering some fun Personalized Stationery!  This is my pick!

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You are now one step closer to having your Thank You's completed!
Happy Writing!!

Fall Entertaining Made Beautiful!

I love everything about Fall…the cool, crisp air, the beautiful colors and of course the food!  This appetizer is elegant and festive and sure to be a hit at your Fall Gathering!  It is one of my favorite GooseBerry Patch recipes.  I think you will love it too!  And look how perfect our Boatman Geller Platter makes the presentation!!  

A Great Pumpkin Cheese Ball
8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
10 oz. container sharp Chedddar cold-pack cheese spread
1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 t. celery salt
1/4 t. onion salt
1/2 c. walnuts, finely chopped
1 t. paprika
Garnish 1 pumpkin stem (or you can use a pretzel rod)
assorted crackers

Blend cheeses together until smooth.  Stir in Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, and onion salt.  Shape into a ball, cover and chill for 3 hours.  Toss walnuts and paprika (I used smoked Paprika) on a plate.  Roll the ball into the nut mixture.  Place onto your Personalized Platter insert the stem & arrange your crackers!

Bon Appetit!

Sangria!

Summer is here!!!!  Time to host, entertain and gather!  I have a simple and tasty Sangria recipe you can whip up while enjoying  time with friends and family!!

1 Bottle of your favorite White Wine
2 Bottles of Fresca
Sliced nectarines, and your favorite fresh berries

That's it!!!!
Cheers!

 

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Sip on This!

Infused Waters are delicious,

easy to make and oh so good for you!!

This one here is sliced lemons, strawberries and basil!

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Cheers to your health!!