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Are you asking God for the little things and forgetting to ask about the big things? If so, your prayers are too small. Here are the two scriptures that changed my life.
Are your prayers too small?
Are you asking God for the little things and forgetting[...]This week’s Blue Cheese Award goes to the always fly Jeff Goldblum – to pull off looks like this at 66… BLUE CHEESE! Jeff, you be DRESSING! Let me know who y’all think should win in the comments!
Jeff Goldblum | Blue Cheese Award #6
This week's Blue Cheese Award goes to the always fly[...]God still has something for you that you haven’t received. If you really want to find your calling, you’re going to have to spend some time talking to God.
Live A Better 2019 With This In Mind
God still has something for you that you haven’t received.[...]Most people have moved off of “Faith Street” before their gift is delivered. You have to remain on Faith Street to receive your gift. When God boxes up your gift he doesn’t give you a delivery date that your gift will arrive. Keep your faith and remember that God doesn’t ship packages to “I Doubt it Boulevard.”
Remain on “Faith Street”
Most people have moved off of "Faith Street" before their[...]Hands down Butternut Squash Bisque is my favorite soup, its perfect for the weather. If you’re old school grab your pen and paper for the recipe. Get ready to learn how to make it at home with Anthony Jacquet, Chef, and owner of Claudine Kitchen and Bakeshop.
RECIPE
Ingredients:
2 ea yellow onions
3 ea large carrot
3 ea large butternut squash
8 cups water
Salt to taste
28oz coconut milk
1 cup agave syrup
Directions:
Saute onions, carrots in vegetable oil for 10 minutes until lightly caramelized. Add squash and water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 30 minutes.
Blend in Vitamix, strain through chinois, add coconut milk.
Season with salt and agave.
Makes 2 gallons.
Butternut Squash Bisque
Hands down Butternut Squash Bisque is my favorite soup, its[...]Two-time “Dancing with the Stars” winner, Cheryl Burke, said she had more fun playing Harvey’s Hundreds than Words with Friends and I believe her! Download the app NOW and come join the fun on the App Store and Google Play! To download, click HERE.
Cheryl Burke Plays Harvey’s Hundreds
Two-time "Dancing with the Stars" winner, Cheryl Burke, said she[...]This week’s Blue Cheese Award goes to Mahershala Ali, winner of the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in Green Book.
Mahershala Ali | Blue Cheese Award #5
This week's Blue Cheese Award goes to Mahershala Ali, winner[...]If you’re a man and don’t have a plan for your lady, then you don’t have a damn thing! Get your copy of “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” here: https://rstyle.me/n/deswnzchjs7
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If you're a man and don't have a plan for[...]It’s my birthday and that means it’s time for cake! Pastry chef & co-owner of Claudine Kitchen and Bakeshop, Lea Newton, made me my favorite treat; a German chocolate cake. Learn how to make it at home with Chef Lea.
RECIPES
Lea’s Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
Sugar, 2 cups
All Purpose Flour, 1 3/4 cups
Hershey’s Cocoa, 3/4 cups
Baking Soda, 1 1/2 teaspoon
Baking Powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon
Salt, 1 teaspoon
Buttermilk, 1 cup
Eggs, 2 each
Butter, melted 1/2 cup
Water, HOT 1 cup
Folger’s instant coffee, 2 teaspoon
Directions:
Combine all dry ingredients (the first 6 ingredients) in the bowl of a mixer. With a paddle attachment, begin mixing the dries on the lowest speed.
Combine the buttermilk and eggs and add to the dry ingredients, scraping the bowl as needed.
Add the melted butter to the mixture.
Dissolve the Foldger’s into the hot water.
On the first speed, slowly add the coffee to the batter. (Be careful, or it will splash out.)
Divide the batter between the 2 pans – the batter is very wet!
Bake at 350 degrees as directed below, with one rotation midway. Test with a toothpick to determine if the cake is fully baked.
Weights and Baking Times:
5 inch round: 20 minutes
6 inch round: 25 minutes
7 inch round: 27 minutes
8 inch round: 30 minutes
9 inch round: 30 minutes
10 inch round: 30 minutes
German Chocolate Cake Filling
Ingredients:
Sweetened Condensed Milk, 14 oz
Yolks, slightly beaten 3 each
Butter, 1/2 cup
Vanilla, 1 teaspoon
Sweetened Coconut Flakes, 1 1/3 cup
Pecans, chopped 1 cup
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, yolks, and butter. Whisk together.
Over low heat, constantly stir the mixture until it has thickened and is bubbly.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
Allow to cool to room temperature before using.
Makes about 2 2/3 cups.
Can store in refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Ingredients:
Semi-sweet or dark chocolate (finely chopped), 18 ounces
Heavy cream, 2 cups
Unsalted butter, 1 cup
Directions:
Make the Chocolate Frosting (in advance).
Place chopped chocolate into a large heatproof bowl.
In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and butter. Cook on med-high, stirring often, until just simmering.
Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate and cover bowl with plastic wrap.
Let sit 5 minutes.
Stir gently until completely smooth.
Place plastic wrap directly on top of chocolate. Allow to thicken and set overnight.
