Month: June 2012

Vanilla Ice

Ingredients

  • 2 c. almond milk
  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 tsp. vanilla (optional–add for more intense vanilla flavor)

Instructions

  1. Combine almond milk and sugar in a large saucepan. Slice open vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape insides into saucepan, then place empty vanilla bean into mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking to break up clumps of vanilla. Once mixture has come to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes more, whisking occasionally.
  2. Allow vanilla mixture to come to room temperature. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl with a spout, then pour mixture into ice cube trays. Freeze until completely solid, 3-4 hours (depending on the temperature of your freezer and size of the cubes). Serve with iced coffee, tea, or other beverages.

Notes

You can use any kind of milk you like in these and I’m sure it will be fabulous. But I’ve only tested this recipe with almond milk.

DIY Gift Bag

Reblogged from Hello Sandwich

1. Take a sheet of paper or wrapping paper approximately double the size that you desire your bag and fold it in half horizontally.

2. Fold the sides horizontally inwards and slot one side into the other. Tape together with washi tape.

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3. Fold the base of your bag in and press down forming a crease.

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4. Open out one side of the base by flattening the corners into a triangle shape.

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5. Repeat step 4 with the other side of your base.

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6. Fold your base inwards as shown in the picture.

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7. Repeat step 6 on the other side of the base.

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8. Tape together the base using washi tape.

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9. Take store bought handles or use the handles off another paper shop bag.

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10. Tape your handles to the inside of your gift bag and your bag is ready to go!

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Crockpot Orange Chicken

First off, I apologize that I don’t know where this recipe came from. If it’s yours, please let me know and I’ll give you credit.And now to this awesome dinner we had the other night…

Ingredients:
• 3-4 boneless chicken breasts, chopped into small chunks
• 1/3 cup flour
• olive oil
• 1/2 T salt
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 T ketchup
• 6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate (thaw or throw it in the microwave for 45 seconds)
• 4 T brown sugar

In a bowl, mix the orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and ketchup.
Pour the flour in a small bowl.
Cover the chicken breast chunks in flour and shake off the excess.

Pour a small amount of olive oil in a skillet and brown the flour-covered chicken.
The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked since it’s going in the crock pot.

After the chicken is done cooking, pour the pieces into the crock pot.
Then cover the chicken with your sauce mixture and give the pot a stir.

Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-3.

Serve over rice and even add veggies if you want a healthier meal.
Enjoy!

Reblogged from The Pursuit of Happiness – Enjoy!