Friday, March 28, 2008
OK, OK, I admit it...
I have been a terrible blogger. I won't even try to deny it. I must say we have been very busy, though. We went to Logan for Easter (fun, fun, fun!), I started a new job, I'm teaching extra dance classes, the kids have school, Isabelle is getting ready to test for a new level at gymnastics, blah, blah, blah, you get the picture. Just a typical week for a mom, but blogging had to take a back seat. I needed time to feed everyone and sleep just a little. I promise I'll do better from now on!
Marketing Test
Let me know how you do on this test. I got 16 out of 20. I'm not really sure if that's a good or a bad thing, though...
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Pistachio Cake
I have not tried this recipe yet, but I thought I'd share it anyway. My sister Hope makes a pumpkin cake with a pudding mix in it, and it is soooo moist. I am hoping the pistachio mix in this recipe will do the same thing. Besides, it might be fun to make something new (and green) to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Pistachio Cake
INGREDIENTS:
One 18-1/4 ounce yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 cup club soda
2 boxes (3.4 ounce) instant pistachio pudding, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound white pistachio nuts (walnuts or pecans will work), lightly toasted and crushed
1-1/2 cups milk
1 envelope (1-1/2 ounce) envelope of powdered whipping cream
PREPARATION:
Mix in bowl the cake mix, eggs, club soda, 1 box of the pudding, oil, and 1/2 cup of the nuts. Mix well and bake in a greased and floured bundt or tube cake pan for 45 minutes at 325 degrees F. Cake is done when a long toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Completely cool on rack. When cool, place cake on serving plate and completely cover with the below icing.
Icing: Mix 1-1/2 cups milk, with instant whipped topping, and 1 box instant pistachio pudding. Mix on low to combine and then on high for 4 minutes. Fold in nuts and spread on cooled cake.
Pistachio Cake
INGREDIENTS:
One 18-1/4 ounce yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 cup club soda
2 boxes (3.4 ounce) instant pistachio pudding, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound white pistachio nuts (walnuts or pecans will work), lightly toasted and crushed
1-1/2 cups milk
1 envelope (1-1/2 ounce) envelope of powdered whipping cream
PREPARATION:
Mix in bowl the cake mix, eggs, club soda, 1 box of the pudding, oil, and 1/2 cup of the nuts. Mix well and bake in a greased and floured bundt or tube cake pan for 45 minutes at 325 degrees F. Cake is done when a long toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Completely cool on rack. When cool, place cake on serving plate and completely cover with the below icing.
Icing: Mix 1-1/2 cups milk, with instant whipped topping, and 1 box instant pistachio pudding. Mix on low to combine and then on high for 4 minutes. Fold in nuts and spread on cooled cake.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Bring on the Sunshine!
This weekend we decided to get out of town--more like get out of the cold and into some sunshine! I don't know of anything else that can lift my spirits like a little sun on my shoulders. Add to that three days with Luke, Isabelle, and Dylan, and it doesn't get much better. We ate way too much food, which is typical while on vacation, but we found time to do some other stuff, too.
We visited Tuacahn in some new flip flops. All shoes should cost $2.50!
We spent a 72 degree afternoon in the pool. And yes, Luke loves to have the sun in his eyes.
The kids were in awe of being on the second floor of a hotel. The elevators, ice machines, and 'credit card' keys were almost too much for a kid to take! Dylan suggested moving in, but Luke and I passed on that idea.
We went miniature golfing, and we spent some time hiking.
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We got ice cream at Blue Bunny. Bunny Tracks for Isabelle, and Scooper Hero for Dylan.
Dylan was convinced we might find a coconut on one of these trees. Our favorite part of the landscape was the lack of snow, though.
On the way home, we stopped to hike at The Narrows, and much to Izzy's delight, she lost her tooth! I was off exploring a cave with Dylan, so I missed it, but Luke said she was shaking, and she hasn't stopped smiling yet. The tooth was carefully place under her pillow last night, and checked frequently during dinner. Isabelle was thrilled to find two gold $1 coins under her pillow this morning with a note from The Tooth Fairy. She's been waiting for such a long time! And while we're on the subject of waiting--could spring hurry up and get here?
We visited Tuacahn in some new flip flops. All shoes should cost $2.50!
We spent a 72 degree afternoon in the pool. And yes, Luke loves to have the sun in his eyes.
The kids were in awe of being on the second floor of a hotel. The elevators, ice machines, and 'credit card' keys were almost too much for a kid to take! Dylan suggested moving in, but Luke and I passed on that idea.
We went miniature golfing, and we spent some time hiking..JPG)
We got ice cream at Blue Bunny. Bunny Tracks for Isabelle, and Scooper Hero for Dylan.
Dylan was convinced we might find a coconut on one of these trees. Our favorite part of the landscape was the lack of snow, though.
On the way home, we stopped to hike at The Narrows, and much to Izzy's delight, she lost her tooth! I was off exploring a cave with Dylan, so I missed it, but Luke said she was shaking, and she hasn't stopped smiling yet. The tooth was carefully place under her pillow last night, and checked frequently during dinner. Isabelle was thrilled to find two gold $1 coins under her pillow this morning with a note from The Tooth Fairy. She's been waiting for such a long time! And while we're on the subject of waiting--could spring hurry up and get here?
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