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Original Pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407294360023925341/
Category: Food
So I may actually be tooting my own horn here because this is actually a pin of my own making, but I'm kind of proud of it.
The other day I took a package of Pop-Tarts to work for lunch but never actually ate them. However, in the process, they got completely crushed up and it was pointless to eat them conventionally. That's when this idea came to my head and I must say they are pretty tasty! Here's how I went about this:
Crumble:
1 package raspberry Pop-Tarts
1/2 c. oats
1/4 c. loose brown sugar
Filling:
1 c. raspberries
1/4 c. blueberries
2 T. sugar
1/4 c. water
3 T. balsamic vinegar
2 leaves fresh mint
It's quite simple. I just combined the crumble in a bowl and put all the filling ingredients, except vinegar and mint, in a pot over medium-low heat. After the raspberries dissolve add the mint and vinegar and place the mixture in a couple of ramekins and cover it with crumble. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 or until lightly browned. You may have a bit of crumble left over, but I just heated it up with the ramekins and ate it on the side.
See? Simple. Enjoy!
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Original Pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407294360021616005/
Category: Fashion
There are a lot of videos and posts out there to show how to tie a bowtie. Personally I'm still kind of a newbie to the world of bowties and currently only own one tie that isn't clip-on, and so I need a lot of help to know how to sport a real one. I tried several pins and YouTube videos to help me figure out how to do it but most of them left me very confused. I could get to step three or four and then I was lost.
That is until I found this pin. This makes a lot more sense than most so if you're looking to tie one on for the first time this is the one I recommend.
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Original Pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407294360021680662/
Category: Food
When making these cookies don't make the same mistake I did and that is to not take notice of any ingredients missing in your cupboard. I had to improvise on the frosting altogether and I discovered how baking powder can indeed be used as a substitute for baking soda. If you're wondering how all you have to do is triple the amount of soda needed and replace it with baking powder and reduce the amount of salt. The effect is the same.
For the frosting all I ended up doing was a simple glace icing (mix some sort of liquid, milk preferred, with powdered sugar until at desired consistency) using a brown sugar syrup as the liquid and flavouring element. It ended up tasting really good and was easier than the frosting suggested in the recipe.
Ultimately I would say this was a pass. The flavour was great, they were a little frustrating to make although that may have been my fault, but I would make them again. Just a heads up: they are a little on the hard side. If you prefer your cookies soft then you may want to alter the recipe just a bit. Otherwise they're delicious!
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Original Pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407294360021862076/
Category: Food
I was a little sceptical of this idea at first because I haven't been super impressed with the quality of minced beef in place of a cut of cow, but I thought I'd try it anyway. Besides, I always wondered what Beef Wellington was like so I figured this was my opportunity.
First off, I did not have all the vegetables the recipe asked for. I only added onion, carrot, and potato with some basil and just a bit of garlic powder. I did everything else just as directed, even the egg wash which I was only able to apply via fingertips since I don't have a brush as of yet.
Good lord, was this meal delicious! I couldn't get over how good it was! It's very savoury and a little on the heavier side, but if you pair it with something light (I did a risotto) it works out well. I also made a simple sherry-balsamic reduction with just a little sugar that paired well with it and brought some acidity to the plate.
If you ever find yourself with some spare puff pastry and a little minced beef, please make this! Your neighbours will even love you for the smell!
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Original Pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407294360021327516/
Category: Fashion
I had such high expectations for this pin since it had step-by-step instructions on its webpage, but nothing really worked out very well. My handkerchief looked ridiculous and I ended up just folding it however I wanted to make it look as though it was intentional and not an accident.
Granted, this pin is meant primarily for cotton or linen handkerchiefs, but I'm still categorising it as a "fail" since most fashion handkerchiefs anymore are made out of silk or polyester making these ideas impractical. If you by some chance have a bunch of cotton handkerchiefs lying around that you're dying to fold, by all means - use this idea! Otherwise, just do it yourself.
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Original Pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407294360021616460/
Category: Food
One night I was craving biscuits with the food I was planning to make but I definitely did't feel like taking the time to roll out the dough and cut it and all that jazz that usually goes with bread products, so I looked for a good recipe for baking soda biscuits.
This recipe is really easy to follow and tasted great! I also felt like a real cook when I was able to make use of my skillet in the oven instead of just on the stove top. In other words, mine looked identical to the picture which is always a feeling of accomplishment! I plan on using this recipe again in the future.
Note, however, that they don't keep great in the fridge. If you do keep them for later, make sure you heat them up in the oven and not in the microwave otherwise they will become overly chewy.
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Original Pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407294360021556939/
Category: Food
If ever you wanted to enjoy this great carnival/theme park treat but don't want to spend $14 for six inches of goodness, then this is the recipe for you! It's incredibly simple and so delicious!
I was impressed by how few ingredients there were and how great it all was at the end. It asks for a piping bag, but a simple Ziploc bag works just as well. There's really nothing else to say about this other than to say you may want to double the recipe since it doesn't produce too many bites, maybe about fifty or so. That sounds like a lot but they go pretty fast. Also be sure to serve or eat them when they're warm - that's when they taste the best!
