Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe!!

WOWZER....so I finally got around to making this peanut butter ice cream a friend had given me the recipe for...Amazing...a little labor & time is required but its worth the wait!

PB Ice Cream
3/4 c sugar
3 large eggs
1 c milk
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 c heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla extract

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the sugar into the eggs until thickened and pale yellow, set aside.

Bring the milk to a simmer in a heavy sauce pan. Slowly beat the hot milk into the eggs and sugar. Pour the entire mixture back into the pan and place over low heat. Stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon until the custard thickens slightly. Be careful not to let the mixture boil or the eggs will scramble.

Remove from heat and beat in the peanut butter. Pour the hot custard through a strainer into a large, clean bowl. {I skipped this part & it was totally fine!} 

Allow the peanut butter custard to cool slightly. Stir in the cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until cold or overnight. Stir the chilled custard, then freeze in 1 or 2 batches in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.


And like that's not bad enough...I chose to serve it with these little babies....oh yea...chocolate and peanut butter baby!!! 

My super cute chocoholic helper!


Sunday, January 29, 2012

Weekly Menu!

Meal #1 Manicotti w/ tossed salad & breadsticks
Meal #2 Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Chicken w/ popovers
Meal #3 Pizza w/ fried bocconcini
Meal #4 Spagetti Carbonara w/ garlic bread
Meal #5 Taco salad w/ cheese quesadillas

Extra treats!
cinnamon chocolate chip protein bars
cinnamon bread - taking to a friends house for our coffee date!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Happy Birthday to Mr. Fab Four!

The hubby turned 37 today!!!! We celebrated with one of his favorite meals - pizza & wings.. followed by an AMAZING custom motorcycle cake from one of my very dearest friends who has unbelievable talent!

Friday FAB finds!

"Heart Attack" for your kids bedroom door
image via pinterest
How cute is that for upcoming Valentines Day?

DIY wood signs
So cool ?!?!

cute & easy project!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Lamp Revamp!

I had this great old school floor lamp hidden away in the attic....My entryway was calling for just a little light at night...instead of turning on the overhead lights I wanted more of a glow.  This floor lamp was perfect, just needed a little sprucing up!  It sits beside my pew now and I love it.

Before, In all it's faux wood, two-toned glory & nasty stained shade!

It got a coat of my favorite good ole oil rubbed bronze spray paint and I used this awesome tutorial to recover the lampshade!  I took the easy way out and finished off the edges with trim instead of tucking under like she did though!  BIG thanks to my handy hubby who helps out when I am required to use any type of mathematical skills at all, we cranked it out last night and I finished it off this morning with the trim! 





Watch out thrift stores...I am coming for all those awesome vintage lamps with crappy shades!!! :)
{Psssttt...I already have one waiting in the wings, don't tell Dave!}

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Responsibility!

Savannah received a big honor at school this week.  She won the Responsibility Award for her class.  Her teacher said she was chosen because she always turns in homework on time, keeps a neat & tidy desk, and always follows instructions {I am wondering where that kid is at home but whatever!}. 


She was recognized in a school assembly and got her picture taken with the principal, Mrs. Macintosh. This is quite an honor for Savannah since at her age and with her personality the school principal is right up there with Taylor Swift and I-Carly!  It was a BIG deal! We are so proud of her and wanted to share the great news!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Weekly Menu!

Meal #1 Crockpot fajitas w/ spanish rice & chips w/ salsa
Meal #2 Mac & Cheese w/ carrot sticks & apple slices
Meal #3 Pork tenderloin w/ rice pilaf & green beans
Meal #4 Chicken tenders w/ tossed salad & fresh fruit
Meal #5 Beef stew w/ bread

extras
crockpot granola
peanut butter icecream - recipe from a friend I cannot wait to try out! I will post if it turns out :)