Thursday, December 31, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


"We spend January 1 walking trough our lives,room by room,drawing up a list of work to be done,cracks to be patched.Maybe this year to balance the list,we ought to walk trough the rooms of our lives,not looking for flows,but for potential."
Ellen Goodman

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Meet The Bubbles !



Bubbles is our new pet little Roborovski Dwarf Hamster.Robs are the smallest of the dwarf hamsters reaching only 5 cm when fully grown.These little critters are super fast and very friendly.
They love to eat:
carrots,celery,nuts and apples.Bubbles is adorable little pet and we are very happy to have her.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Royal Vegetables



Duo or trio this yummy vegetables are just perfect for any lunch or dinner.Purple Mashed Potatoes,Golden Butternut Squash and Tomatoes looks fantastic and their taste is absolutely delicious.Kids love them,adults love them....and guests are always very curious....
Easy to prepare.For Purple Mashed Potatoes same routine like for any other potatoes.Boiling,little sea salt,little milk or cream and butter.
For Butternut Squash cut into pieces,drizzle with sea salt,pepper and extra virgin olive oil.45 minutes on 375 degrees and voila.And for the Tomatoes,always pick the ones that are juicy and sweet,full red color and slightly soft to the touch.Have a great lunch!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Wonderful Christmas story!


Merlose and Croc A Christmas to Remember
by Emma Chichester Clark

Wonderful Christmas story about friendship and a wishing star.
"It's a Christmas Eve and both Merlose and Croc are all alone in the city.They dream of the wonderful Christmas but feel sad when there is no one to share with."Soon enough this will be beginning of the magical Christmas and the start of the cherished friendship.Have a Merry Christmas.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

How cute are these?


Birthdays,parties or just after lunch treat,these monkey cupcakes will definitely put
the smile on kids faces.With yummy vanilla bottom,chocolate ganoush top and cruncy sugar cookie decorations they sure make a fantastic treat.Made with very best ingredients,whole milk and organic flour you can be pleased to serve them as often as you like.Monkey cupcakes are sold in Whole Foods market,6-pack is $5.49.Enjoy!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Be Healthy and Creative !


New Organic Yellow Carrots and Purple Fingerling Potatoes are great way to make fun and healthy lunch for the little ones.They will be delighted with purple mash potatoes and yummy sauteed yellow carrots.It is good to know that yellow carrots have 40% more Vitamin A.They are packed with antioxidants including Lutein for great Eye health.You can buy Baby Yellow carrots in Whole Foods market.1 lb bag is $2.99
Purple Fingerling potatoes have great nutritional value.They have high complex of carbohydrates which provide potassium,protein,iron,niacin,calcium,vitamin C,vitamin B-6 and dietary fiber.Pound of Purple wonders is $1.99
Be healthy and have fun in kitchen with your kids!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Who knew "TROUBLE" could be so much fun!



I was very pleasantly surprised when my hubby recently bought a family game "Pop-o-Matic Trouble"by MB Milton Bradley so we can all play together on the rainy days.And guess what it is Saturday and it's raining.This game is fantastic.It is exciting and fun.Winner is ecstatic and lousers are,well just lousers.But they can be easily winners again if everybody wants to play another round.I was still in the kitchen preparing the lunch when my four year old said:"Mama,your colors are waiting!"That is so cute.Yes there are four colors for four players.Dice is locked in the big popping bubble so you don't have to worry that will fly all over the room.I can definitely recommend this game for everybody.Ages are 5 and up.Let's popping and hopping to see who will be the winner.I think sister will be winner next time!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Yummy Holiday Desert for the Whole Family




I love Holidays and cooking around this time of the year is special.Make it even more fun with this wonderful light desert recipe that everybody in your family will love.

White Clouds in the Yellow Bath

You will need:

For the White Clouds

3 cups of non-fat milk
6 large egg-whites
1/4 cup of powder sugar

For the Yellow Bath

1 cup of non-fat half&half
6 large egg-yolks
1/2 cup of powder sugar
1 tbsp of vanilla sugar

To make white clouds
Put the milk in the wide sauce pen and cook the milk over low-medium heat.Separate egg whites from the yolks(yolk set aside for later).Put the egg whites in the large bowl and using the electric mixer make a foam.Add sugar spoon by spoon.Whip until whites are firm but still glossy.One by one give the clouds bath in simmering milk.Poach the clouds one minute in each side.
When they are done transfer them in the big glass dish.

To make a Yellow Bath
In the same milk that you were cooking the clouds,add additional cream.Put the yolk and sugar in the heavy sauce pan and whisk until thick and pale.Add sugar and vanilla sugar.Using wooden spoon stir until smooth creamy custard is formed.
Top the white clouds with the yellow bath.Chill desert in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.Enjoy!