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Giada posted this on her website earlier and it sounds incredibly interesting! 3/4 cup ( 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature. plus more for the pan 1 cup all- purpose flour, plus more for the pan 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 cup grated orange zest (from 2 large oranges) 3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 large egg yolks, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F. Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and orange zest. Place 3 tablespoons of the flour mixture in a small bowl. Add the chopped cranberries and toss to coat. Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the...

Who is a big coffee fan? Me. Starbucks (and even McDonalds) is too expensive for me to justify having coffee from them on a regular basis, so when I came across this latte recipe I thought I'd give it a shot. As usual I didn't actually measure anything, but since I've got a pretty good idea of what amounts look like cooking I was probably pretty close. Honestly? Very nice. If I'd gotten the milk a bit more frothy it'd be even better. The recipe assumes a 16oz. mug (2 cups). Start a double-strong batch of coffee. You only need about 3/4 of a cup. While the coffee is brewing, heat 1-1/4 cups of milk until it is almost boiling. (I put mine in the microwave for 3 minutes.) Depending on what equipment you have available, do the appropriate step to froth your milk: If you have a milk frother, use it to froth the milk for about a minute. If you have a blender, it will also do a good job frothing the milk. * Otherwise, use an egg beater or a whisk to stir some ...

Belief is not merely an agreement with facts in the head; it is also an appetite for God in the heart, which fastens on Jesus for satisfaction. (pg 86) Pride does not like the sovereignty of God. Therefore pride does not like the existence of God, because God is sovereign. It might express this by saying, "There is no God." Or it might express it by saying, "I am driving to Atlanta for Christmas." James says, "Don't be so sure." Instead say, "if the Lord wills, we shall live and we shall get to Atlanta for Christmas." James point is that God rules over whether we get to Atlanta, and whether you live to the end of this page . (pg 92-93) [The] happiest moments are those when we forget our precious selves and have neither [self-regard and self-approval] but have everything else (God, our fellow humans, animals, the garden and the sky) instead... (pg 93, quoting C.S. Lewis) Boasting is the response of pride to success. Self-pity is the resp...

I purchased Future Grace by John Piper sometime ago and haven't been very good about actually reading it. It isn't that I haven't want to, well that's not entirely true b/c I'm sure if I wanted to read it badly enough I'd actually have done it, but I've lacked the discipline to do so. Anyhow, I'm reading it now - a chapter a day along with my regular Bible reading (I'm in Mark right now, today's reading was the crucifixion - I'm reading about God's grace toward me while recounting His greatest act of mercy, if my heart doesn't burst with wonder I'm going to think something is wrong!) and thought I'd post a few quotes of what stood out to me yesterday and caused me to stop and think a bit more deeply about God's grace. You can't deserve to be created. You can't deserve, as a non-being, to be put into a lavish garden where all your needs are met by a loving Father. So even before they sinned, Adam and Eve lived ...

Canola, peanut, or veggie oil for frying 1lb (grapefruit-sized pieces) prepared dough 1 firm pear, peeled, cored, & grated 1/3c firmly packed brown sugar 1/2tsp ground cinnamon 2tbsp flour 1/4c currants 1/4c finely chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2c confectioners' sugar Fill a medium saucepan w/ 2 inches of oil and heat till 360 degrees. While the oil warms, cloak the dough, then on a well floured surface, roll it out into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Combine the pear, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, currants, & nuts in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over the dough, stopping 1/2 inch from the edge. Starting at a long end, tightly roll the dough into a log, then pinch the seam to seal it. Cut into 1/2 inch-thick slices. Fry in batches for 1 minute, then flip & fry until golden brown. Transfer to a plate, drain, & dust with confectioners' sugar.

I got this one at Food Network's site , I'm a huge fan of caramel apples but the whole idea of paying $2 for 3 is insane. 2c sugar 1/4c light corn syrup 1/2c water 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch of salt Mix 2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Cook, swirling the pan (do not stir), until the mixture is light amber and a candy thermometer registers 320 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; slowly whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream, then 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Return to low heat and whisk until smooth. Let cool until the caramel is thick enough to coat a spoon. Insert sticks into the stem ends of 6 apples and dip the apples into the caramel, letting the excess drip off. Roll in toppings if desired, then let cool on a parchment-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

I've been hearing this song from Starfield a lot the past few days and I've just been super encouraged by it. What mercy was revealed What tenderness and peace My fate was surely sealed Until he rescued me His pardon for my sin His bounty for my need From slavery and chains I am redeemed Chorus: And heaven can’t contain The glory of the son Jesus is the Christ the saving one His love has made a way The grave is overcome Jesus is the Christ the saving one Verse 2: No fear can hold me down Nor darkness steal my joy For blood has been poured out The enemy destroyed Death could not hold him down The cross was not enough To steal away his throne For he is god Chorus: And heaven cant contain The glory of the son Jesus is the Christ the saving one His love has made a way The grave is overcome Jesus is the Christ the saving one And anyone who calls upon his name They will be saved, they will be saved And anyone who calls upon his name They ...

I don't think I've done one of these posts before - and don't have time for a real post - so today you're getting a list of my must have fall recipes! Chocolate Chili (aka Cincinnati Chili) Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Pumpkin Pie Make Your Own Face Paint Oreo Cream Cheese Balls Cookie Cake Pie Cinnamon Rolls Diet Hot Chocolate - BTW, this isn't really considered diet if you drink a gallon of it, I think.