Cream Cake Recipe

Wanting to get rid of my leftover heavy cream I used the world wide web as my resource to find a recipe that uses heavy cream.... VWALA!!! I'm going to try this tonight....

Corn Chowder

In cold Autumn nights and when holiday season is just around the corner, there's nothing that could make me feel better but to make some Corn Chowder as I watch my Holiday chick flicks on Hallmark and Lifetime Movie Channels...

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

Extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

6 cups canned vegetable stock

2 cups heavy cream

2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced

6 ears corn

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions:

• Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. 

• Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and cook until the vegetables are good and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. 
• Dust the vegetables with flour & stir to coat everything well. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. 
• Add the cream and the potatoes, bring to a boil and boil hard for about 7 minutes, until the potatoes breakdown (this will help to thicken the soup and give it a good texture).
• Cut the corn kernels off the cob and add to the soup. 
• Season with salt and pepper and simmer until the corn  is soft, about 10 to 12 minutes. 
• Stir in the parsley and give it another little drink of olive oil. 
• Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

Resource: Tyler Florence from FoodNetwork.com

How To Make Panna Cotta

How To Make Panna Cotta

My basic formula for panna cotta goes like this:

1 1/2 cups milk 
1/3 cup sugar 
2 1/4 teaspoons gelatin 
1 1/2 cups cream

• To make the panna cotta, sprinkle the gelatin over the milk in a small saucepan. 
• Let sit for about 1 to 2 minutes or until it "blooms" — the gelatin grains will swell and wrinkle and look like they've absorbed some liquid. 
• Stir in the sugar and warm over low heat — don't boil! — for about 60 seconds, or until both the sugar and gelatin dissolve. (Rub between your fingers and see if there is any grittiness left.) 
• Whisk in the cream and any flavorings, like vanilla. 
• Pour into 4 to 6 small dishes.

Dairy-Free Note: If making without dairy, then all almond/coconut/soy milk can be used, or you can increase the fat a little by supplementing with a non-dairy creamer. The pudding will set a little softer.

NOTE:  Refrigerate. The more shallow the dish, the faster the pudding will set. Give it an hour or two, and it will be done.  You can serve in little dishes like this, or unmold them to be extra-fancy. Or, if you're serving a big party, just make one big dish, top with fresh fruit, and let everyone scoop out wobbly spoonfuls into their dessert bowls.

ENJOY!!

Resource:  TheKitchn.com

Chasing Pavements...

Current mood: Should I give up or
should I just keep chasing pavements

even if it leads nowhere....

Love Song

I learned the hard way
That they all say things you want to hear
My heavy heart sinks deep down under you
And your twisted words, your help just hurts
You are not what I thought you were
Hello to high and dry

Convinced me to please you
Made me think that I need this too
I'm trying to let you hear me as I am

I'm not gonna write you a love song
'Cause you asked for it
'Cause you need one, you see
I'm not gonna write you a love song
'Cause you tell me it's make or breaking this
If you're on your way,
I'm not gonna write you to stay
If all you have is leaving
I'mma need a better reason to write you a love song today

Chasing Pavements

Should i give up,
Or should i just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere,
Or would it be a waste?
Even If i knew my place should i leave it there?
Should i give up,
Or should i just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere

Eric Benet - I wanna be loved

When will my heart win?.....

DNH-Because I Love You [lyrics]

NOTE to self: This song will be part of my wedding song....

These Are The Times

These are the times we all wish for
The moment when less means so much more
We don't have to do a thing at all
We can take our time and talk
And this is the way things need to be
No pressure from you and none from me
Just let the mood set the moment off
We can make love or not at all ......

Haven't Met You Yet.....

I just want to sing at the top of my lungs..... This is MY SONG!!!

Sweet Thing....

Rasselas Jazz Bar and Restaurant 2011 .... 'nuff said....

I will not push the issue because timing is just not on my side right now. I know exactly where I stand. There's still an old love in his memory and I can't change that.... He need his space and I accept that... I was in his position once before and I've learned it the hard way.... I know it's just a matter of time until his ready to open his heart once again... So for now, I'll keep my feelings in silent mode until we're both ready to put our guard down.... But know that this guy is my ideal guy....

Many Clouds of Smoke

I FOUND IT!!! I've been thinking for weeks for the title of this song! It's not that I smoke marijuana back in the days... heck I can't even stand the smell of it! Yes! I won't lie. I've tried it at one point in my life! Only problem is, marijuana makes me fall asleep so I don't find any joy of smokin' out! But I like the beat of this song! Brings me back to my carefree days where I thought I was cool riding in a car playing this song... So I'm including this to my music of escape.....

The Beach Boys - I Get Around (1964)

Judy's Bubble Thoughts: ..... Going to Virginia in May a week before DC - then to San Diego for RnR Half a week after that - then to Las Vegas a week after that - South America in July - New Orleans in August - Europe in Fall - Ecuador in Winter - not including mini trips for camping and hiking..... you think I over booked myself for the year?

One Hundred Ways - James Ingram

My current mood.... Lovin the lyrics to this song....

Dont forget, there could be
An old lover in his memory
If you need him so much more
Why don't you say?
Maybe he has it in his mind
That he's just wasting his time
Ask him to stay
Find one hundred ways

Being cool won't help you keep a love warm
You'll just blow your only chance
Take the time to open up your heart
That's the secret of romance.......

Debarge - Rhythm Of The Night

Reminisce Mode: 1984, 3rd grade.... I remember dancing a routine to this song.... similar to this video! Bwahahhahahha!

Para Sa Akin.....

I wouldn't normally put Tagalog songs on this site, but I just absolutely love the music and the words to this song.... Which I could currently relate to... This is for you.....

Di Kita, pipilitin, sundin mo pa ang yung damdamin....
Hayaan na lang tumibok ang puso mo.... Para sa akin.....

"For You" by Kenny Lattimore

Sappy Moment:

Came across this video and thought to myself..... "Someday, I'll have this too".....

Suddenly its magic...

Embracing the words of this song this Sunday morning.....

I always thought I would be strong
If I made it through the pain
Well, I've been in and out of love
And it all hurts just the same, oh yeah
Love can really change your life
There's somethin' magic in my world tonight ...

I've got to find what's right for me
I'm not afraid to stand alone

If that's the way it has to be

After all that I've been through
There's magic when I'm here with you ...

"Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered"...

My song for the morning....

Wise at last, my eyes at last,
Are cutting you down to your size at last
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - no more

Burned a lot, but learned a lot
And now you are broke, so you earned a lot
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - no more

Couldn't eat, was dispeptic
Life was so hard to bear
Now my heart's antiseptic
Since you moved out of there

Romance, finis.
Your chance, finis.
Those ants that invaded my pants, finis.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - no more

Taking A Chance On Love....

My "Me" day Sunday song of the day.... Just gotta love listening to jazz music when the weather is gloomy. Currently on my journal writing mode while listening to songs I love to listen to....