have a nice weekend

I hope everyone has a nice weekend,here in our part of the usa it is snowing, have a nice evening :)

have a great week

I hope everyone has a great week, stop by soon ,would love to hear from you :)

sweet tea pot

sharing with youa pretty tea pot that i found at my local thrift store .

have a great evening sweet friends

my favorite english tea

Sharing with you my favorite new english tea,while at the food market the other day i spotted this lovely tea,the tea has such a rich flavor ,enjoy it with milk and sugar or honey.have a great day dear friends

valentine's day cookies

Hello my dear friends,i hope everyone is doing well,I have missed you all dearly,i should be back to regular posting now

wanting to share with you of my favorite cookie recipes.Heart shaped valentine cookies,with Valentine's day coming up ,this sweet dessert would make your sweetie smile,along side a nice cup of tea

Sugar Cookies:
3 1/2 cups (460 grams) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon (4 grams) baking powder
1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanil;a extract
Royal Icing Using Egg Whites:
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups (330 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted
or
Royal Icing Using Meringue Powder:
4 cups (440 grams) confectioners' (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons(30 grams) meringue powder
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1/2 cup - 3/4 cup (120 - 180 ml) warm water
Food Coloring (I use Gel Pastes that can be found at cake decorating and party stores

christmas fruit cake

I wanted to share a favorte cake of mine at christmas time.such a easy recipe too follow ..with the end result being the most moist yummy dessert ever.enjoy everyone and have a happy holiday

Dark Christmas Fruitcake
4 cups raisins
1 cup candied cherries - halved
1 cup candied pineapple
1 cup diced candied mixed fruit
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup thinly sliced almonds
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup brown sugar
6 eggs - separated
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 square unsweetened baking chocolate(melted)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juicePreparation - Thoroughly grease a 4" x 10" tube cake pan or 2 large loaf pans pans, or 3 medium size loaf pans. Line the bottom and sides with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the fruit and nuts. Toss the mixture with 1 cup flour to coat. In a second bowl, sift the remaining flour with the baking soda and spices. In a very large bowl, at medium speed, beat the shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well afer each addition. Add the melted chocolate & mix well. At low speed, alternately beat in the flour/spice mixture and the fruit juices. In a separate bowl, with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Add the fruit and nut mixture and stir in by hand until all the ingredients are well mixed. Turn the batter into the prepared pan (1 tube pan or 2 large loaf pans or 3 small loaf pans). Bake in a preheated oven at 300º - in a tube cake pan for 2 hours and 20 minutes; in 2 large loaf pans for 1 hr and 45 minutes; in 3 small loaf pans for 1-1/2 hours. Cool completely in the pan, on a wire racke. Remove the cooled cake from the pan and wrap it well.

have a happy thanksgiving my friends

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving my dear friends.I'm greatful for each and everyone of you this holiday season..will be posting new recipes soon