It's been inclement weather days here in the Triangle.
Check it ...
Fortunately the husband picked up an iced chai latte for me on Sunday.
I was able to make it last for three days.
Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Snow DayS. Plural. DAYS.
Have you noticed I'm documenting more of my days this week? If you follow me on Instagram you definitely have. I think I've shared like 5 pictures a day, at least.
It's been inclement weather days here in the Triangle.
Check it ...
It's been inclement weather days here in the Triangle.
Check it ...
Thursday, February 13, 2014
I scream, you scream, we all scream ...
For SNOW CREAM?
What?
If you're a fairly new southern girl like I am (what? Almost 8 years is still fairly new!) you're probably wondering what in the heck snow cream actually IS.
I know I was.
Have been for years.
We really don't get THAT much snow down here. Not usually. But this winter is total #snowmaggedon aka #snowpocalypse or something like that. Seriously.
So, what's a mom to do?
You guessed it. Make her child (and herself, come on, it's GOOD) really happy with this snowy and surprising treat.
Snow Cream 101 coming right up!
I've tried making it two different ways. The first one comes out like vanilla ice cream.
Honest.
Get yourself a can of sweetened condensed milk and some vanilla extract.
Wait for your bowl to fill up with fresh snow.
I think I forgot a step. Obviously, you need snow to make snow cream.
So get yourself a bowl, a mixing bowl works great for this. Put it outside - away from where your dogs - and possibly kids - can reach. Collect away!
Recipe #1
Step 1. Freshly powdered snow fills up the bowl.
* Don't forget - you might need to move your snow into a bigger mixing bowl (I have this set of mixing bowls and they're perfect. They've also lasted for YEARS!) otherwise you'll find yourself cleaning snow up off the counter or quite possibly the floor. Unless you have dogs. They'll take care of it for you.
Step 2. Mix in a can of sweetened condensed milk (and vanilla extract, use a splash or two, that stuff is powerful!).
Step 3. Eat and enjoy!
Note for Step 2. You're going to have to mix it pretty hard. Get all that snow in there. It's going to be a workout, so you can skip the gym today. You're welcome.
Recipe #2.
Step 1. Collect yourself a beautiful bowl of snow.
Step 2. Add 1c sugar, 1c milk (I used skim) and a few splashes of vanilla.
* psst. You might need to move your snow into a bigger mixing bowl. Leave room for movement!
Step 3. Get your child to do the work this time. Mix it up really well.
* Note: You MAY need to add more snow, depending on how much milk you've added. We had to.
Step 4. Add some chocolate chips. It's instant vanilla chip ices.
* It's a little slushier than Recipe #1, which is more of an ice cream consistency. Using milk/sugar instead of the sweetened condensed milk definitely affects the flavor and texture, but will still do in a pinch.
So, there you have it. If I can do it, you can totally do it, too.
It's seriously so easy and really quite yum.
Let me know if you've tried these recipes or any other for your snow cream. I'm sure adding some whipped cream or sprinkles would rock. As would chocolate sauce. I've added some to my daughter's hot chocolate this morning, and my coffee, too. It cooled them down, but tasted really good.
Enjoy!
p.s. There are links throughout this post to make your shopping easier for you - if you use them I'll make a few pennies towards my next Amazon purchase! Thanks.
What?
If you're a fairly new southern girl like I am (what? Almost 8 years is still fairly new!) you're probably wondering what in the heck snow cream actually IS.
I know I was.
Have been for years.
We really don't get THAT much snow down here. Not usually. But this winter is total #snowmaggedon aka #snowpocalypse or something like that. Seriously.
So, what's a mom to do?
You guessed it. Make her child (and herself, come on, it's GOOD) really happy with this snowy and surprising treat.
Snow Cream 101 coming right up!
I've tried making it two different ways. The first one comes out like vanilla ice cream.
Honest.
Get yourself a can of sweetened condensed milk and some vanilla extract.
Wait for your bowl to fill up with fresh snow.
I think I forgot a step. Obviously, you need snow to make snow cream.
So get yourself a bowl, a mixing bowl works great for this. Put it outside - away from where your dogs - and possibly kids - can reach. Collect away!
Recipe #1
Step 1. Freshly powdered snow fills up the bowl.
* Don't forget - you might need to move your snow into a bigger mixing bowl (I have this set of mixing bowls and they're perfect. They've also lasted for YEARS!) otherwise you'll find yourself cleaning snow up off the counter or quite possibly the floor. Unless you have dogs. They'll take care of it for you.
Step 3. Eat and enjoy!
Note for Step 2. You're going to have to mix it pretty hard. Get all that snow in there. It's going to be a workout, so you can skip the gym today. You're welcome.
Recipe #2.
Step 1. Collect yourself a beautiful bowl of snow.
Step 2. Add 1c sugar, 1c milk (I used skim) and a few splashes of vanilla.
* psst. You might need to move your snow into a bigger mixing bowl. Leave room for movement!
Step 3. Get your child to do the work this time. Mix it up really well.
* Note: You MAY need to add more snow, depending on how much milk you've added. We had to.
Step 4. Add some chocolate chips. It's instant vanilla chip ices.
* It's a little slushier than Recipe #1, which is more of an ice cream consistency. Using milk/sugar instead of the sweetened condensed milk definitely affects the flavor and texture, but will still do in a pinch.
So, there you have it. If I can do it, you can totally do it, too.
It's seriously so easy and really quite yum.
Let me know if you've tried these recipes or any other for your snow cream. I'm sure adding some whipped cream or sprinkles would rock. As would chocolate sauce. I've added some to my daughter's hot chocolate this morning, and my coffee, too. It cooled them down, but tasted really good.
Enjoy!
p.s. There are links throughout this post to make your shopping easier for you - if you use them I'll make a few pennies towards my next Amazon purchase! Thanks.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
It's a miracle!
She went to bed pretty easily tonight, and I think I have the answer to all our nighttime problems.
Hubby has to put her to bed now.
EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT.
Sssh. He doesn't know it yet. But he will.
SOON. VERY SOON.
It's either that or we have to have snow in NC more often, so I can ensure that she tires out more quickly. But I'll stick w. passing the buck onto hubby. That works SO much better for ME.
tee hee.
Hubby has to put her to bed now.
EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT.
Sssh. He doesn't know it yet. But he will.
SOON. VERY SOON.
It's either that or we have to have snow in NC more often, so I can ensure that she tires out more quickly. But I'll stick w. passing the buck onto hubby. That works SO much better for ME.
tee hee.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday, December 25, 2009
How was your Xmas?
Does it offend you if I write Xmas? I have heard so many different reasons behind why it IS or IS NOT offensive. So who better for me to ask than the group of you out there who read my every word (he he. my minions!) and tell it like it is right back at me.
So -- what do you think? If I write Xmas, am I taking the "Christ" out of the holiday? I mean, for me, I mean no disrespect. I'm just a Jew (a lonely Jew) on Christmas who always used to write it that way, even in cards to my Catholic friends. And so I'm curious on the take out there. Ever since I had a huge discussion with a best friend of mine who is religious and observant of holidays and the like, and she said she wasn't offended and had no issue with it ... heck, she even wrote it herself sometimes ... I figured it was okay, but then I heard from people how offensive it was. And far be it from me to offend without intent. Kidding, I never mean to offend people, I just like to tell it like it is and all that comes with that. You know me. Right? Or you're starting to. Or you're saying to yourself, who the *F* cares? It's a holiday. Wish me a merry and be on your way, ey?
And speaking of ... how's your accent treat the word "merry?" I have a cousin named MERI who sounds like MERRY, but my father and his Yiddish accent say MARY, as does my husband and his Maine accent, although MARRY often sounds the same as the other two. Dare I go on? I think not. Happy Holidays and hope Saint Nick brought you loads of good cheer.
As for me, I got a stocking full of Sharpies (I kid you not!) and recipe cards (cool) and some Godiva chocolate covered strawberries (looking forward to digging into those on the drive home. But depending on the weather tomorrow, we should [might] be heading South to NY, but if the rain/ice/sleet hits the way it is expected we may be *stranded* here, which might be kind of fun, considering I tried my first frisbee-like-style sled tonight [if I am feeling generous I *may* share the video hubby took of me with you all, I just have not watched it yet.] What can I say? I grew up in Brooklyn, for goodness sake!)
So -- what do you think? If I write Xmas, am I taking the "Christ" out of the holiday? I mean, for me, I mean no disrespect. I'm just a Jew (a lonely Jew) on Christmas who always used to write it that way, even in cards to my Catholic friends. And so I'm curious on the take out there. Ever since I had a huge discussion with a best friend of mine who is religious and observant of holidays and the like, and she said she wasn't offended and had no issue with it ... heck, she even wrote it herself sometimes ... I figured it was okay, but then I heard from people how offensive it was. And far be it from me to offend without intent. Kidding, I never mean to offend people, I just like to tell it like it is and all that comes with that. You know me. Right? Or you're starting to. Or you're saying to yourself, who the *F* cares? It's a holiday. Wish me a merry and be on your way, ey?
And speaking of ... how's your accent treat the word "merry?" I have a cousin named MERI who sounds like MERRY, but my father and his Yiddish accent say MARY, as does my husband and his Maine accent, although MARRY often sounds the same as the other two. Dare I go on? I think not. Happy Holidays and hope Saint Nick brought you loads of good cheer.
As for me, I got a stocking full of Sharpies (I kid you not!) and recipe cards (cool) and some Godiva chocolate covered strawberries (looking forward to digging into those on the drive home. But depending on the weather tomorrow, we should [might] be heading South to NY, but if the rain/ice/sleet hits the way it is expected we may be *stranded* here, which might be kind of fun, considering I tried my first frisbee-like-style sled tonight [if I am feeling generous I *may* share the video hubby took of me with you all, I just have not watched it yet.] What can I say? I grew up in Brooklyn, for goodness sake!)
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