Bubble Tea

So today I was in the Galleria Mall in Houston and my sister and I stopped at this Tea Spot.  We had gotten a Tapioca Tea which had these little Tapioca gummy bear things. It also had tea and milk with the balls in there. So when you drank some of the tea you got these gummy balls in your mouth that is almost like bubbles. It all started in Asia in the 80's! It was very cool yet very weird all at the same time! The Tea place was called the Tea House! If you ever get a chance. You should taste one! They are yummy!

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Craisin bars

I don't know about you guys but this time of year just puts me in the baking mood! But this recipe just makes the whole house smell like christmas! I am so excited to make these tomorrow!! You can use any other kind of fruit if you do not like raisins or craisins. Craisins are a mix between a raisin and a cranberry! They are super yummy and really good for you!  I also put chocolate chips in mine but you do not have to! That is up to you! But it sure is super yummy with the chocolate chips!

4 cups dried oatmeal (old fashioned or quick cooking)
1 1/2 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2tsp salt
3/4-1 cup oil (you can also use applesauce if you don't want to use that much oil)
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup craisins (or Raisins or any other fruit you like)
1 cup chocolate chips
 

Dump all ingredients in a large mixing bowl
Stir all together until all the ingredients are moistened and well combined
Press onto a 13X9 dish and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes
Let them cool completely before you try to cut them into squares
You can freeze the bars but they take about 2 hours to thaw but if you are in a hurry you can defrost them in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds!

I really hope that you guys enjoy these bars! They are so good for you and keep you full for a long time! It makes the house smells so good while they are baking! A Happy Tummy's mean a Happy Mommy!!

Crazy dipped pretzels

I saw this recipe in the Nestle magazine that i had just gotten in the main. The kids and I decided that we would make them today. They are so much fun and are so easy to make! It is something that the kids can help make!
The kids had so much fun helping and decorating them today.
Here is the recipe and the steps that i did today. I hope you guys get the chance to make them! These take about 5 minutes to make and 5 minutes prep time!

Ingredients
1 cup (6 oz.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Milk Chocolate or Premier White Morsels
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
16 pretzel rods
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels and/or sprinkles, (optional)
Additional Morsels for drizzling, (optional)

Directions
LINE baking sheet with wax paper.
MICROWAVE 1 cup morsels and vegetable shortening in small, dry, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.

DIP pretzel rods about 3 inches into melted morsels, tilting bowl to easily dip. Use side of bowl to remove excess. Sprinkle with morsels or sprinkles. Place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set.  

FOR A FANCY DRIZZLE:
MICROWAVE 2 tablespoons of each desired morsel flavor in small, heavy-duty plastic bags on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 30 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from each bag; squeeze to drizzle over already dipped pretzels on baking sheet. Refrigerate and store as directed above.

TIPS:
• Pretzels may be dipped and drizzled in any variety of melted morsels for different looks. For example, dip them in semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle them with melted white morsels. Or dip them in milk chocolate and drizzle them with melted semi-sweet chocolate 

Traditions

As a tradition in our house on birthday's we have breakfast in bed. So as that time comes around for my daughters birthday. She knew she was going to get breakfast in bed and was all excited. She had it planned out for days before what she wanted for her "breakfast".  So this year she asked for French toast with banana's powdered sugar AND syrup. Many times before she has just asked for pancakes or hushbabies (dutch baby pancakes.)  So it was a very odd request from her. But Ask and you shall receive in this house hold, hehehe! Not all the time! =)  I am sure kicking myself about now for not taking a picture of that wonderful breakfast! What are some of your Traditions that you do in your house?

Chocolate Lovers Milk Bath!

This blog is about everything i am passionate about! Life, Cooking, Family, and most of all CHOCOLATE!! YUMO! I am not very creative but i "try" I love Cooking and doing fun stuff with my kiddos!  
I recently made chocolate milk bath for some of friends for christmas! I will post the recipe so you can enjoy it as well! 

Chocolate milk bath 
2 cups powdered milk
1/4 cup coco 
2 tablespoons corn starch 
optional: 1 tsp cinnamon 

Mix all of the ingredients together (I used my magic bullet to make it smooth)  
Put in a class jar or whatever you want to put it in.  I placed a label on the back for directions when they get ready to use it. 
Mix 1/2 cup in your next bath and soak your troubles away!  
Here is a picture of what my label looks like!  Feel free to use it as well

 This came from www.allfreecrafts.com They have some GREAT homemade gift ideas!

Welcome!

Well Thanks for stopping in! This is my very first blog EVER! I am going to try to get everything up and running shortly!