Macaroons

I love making elaborate desserts but the ones that get the best acclaim are usually the simplest. These macaroons are no execption. Happy Memorial Day everyone.

Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients:

2/3 cup flour

5 1/2 cups flaked coconut (sweetened or not: your preference)

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp rum extract (or vanilla or almond)

pinch salt


Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat (this is extremely necessary as the macaroons will be very sticky).
Mix the coconut, flour and salt.
Gradually add the condensed milk and extract while stirring with a wooden spoon until everything is incorporated. Use an icecream scoop to drop the batter on your baking dish. Bake 12-14 minutes or until the coconut is toasted.

Because I'm me, I love to dip these in melted chocolate and sprinkle with anything from nuts to a dash of sea salt. Coconut pairs well with any type of chocolate.

Valentine's Day

I find that people tend to have very varied and very strong opinions of Valentine's Day. Some say it's a holiday invented by greeting cards (which, well, it is) and serves only to upset single folk. Others say it's a day to celebrate the world's greatest gift, love. I personally welcome any cause for celebration, especially when the reason is romance. So, in an attempt not to leave anyone out on this blog, I thought it would be fun to do some posts for those celebrating the affects of Cupid's arrow and some for those who couldn't care less. I'll start tomorrow with books to read when you're in love. Enjoy!

Exactly How It Should Be.

I am bursting with Christmas spirit and if you aren't this video should fix that.




How funny is that kid? When was the last time you got that excited over a gift?

Hug Your Mothers

Dear Mom,

Thank you for dedicating your life to allowing me to have mine.

If I could be anyone in the whole world, I'd be you.