Here are some pictures we just got from Grace's dance photo shoot.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pound w/Peanut Butter Glaze
This is a wonderful, and very "rich" recipe.
I made this for my Dad for Father's Day.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pound Cake
w/Peanut Butter Glaze
Grap a cup of coffee, and slice of this yummy cake. Enjoy...
CAKE:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
3 cups granulated white sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
3 cups granulated white sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
GLAZE:1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray 10-cup tube pan generously with nonstick spray (I like the Pam Baking Spray).
2. Prepare cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together peanut butter and butter. Add sugar and beat an additional 5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add dry ingredients a little at a time, beating just until incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips. Scrape batter into prepared tube pan. Tap it a couple of times on the counter to shake out any hidden air pockets.
2. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes, checking on the cake at 1 hour to make sure it's not browning too quickly on top. If browning too quickly, just place a piece of foil loosely over the top of the pan. When a toothpick is inserted into the center of the cake and comes out clean, your cake is done. Let cool for 20 minutes, then flip it onto a rack or platter and let it cool completely.
3. Prepare glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over the top of the cooled cake, letting it drizzle down the sides. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. The glaze will set eventually- if you'd like to quicken the setting process, just place it into the refrigerator for a bit.
2. Prepare cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together peanut butter and butter. Add sugar and beat an additional 5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add dry ingredients a little at a time, beating just until incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips. Scrape batter into prepared tube pan. Tap it a couple of times on the counter to shake out any hidden air pockets.
2. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes, checking on the cake at 1 hour to make sure it's not browning too quickly on top. If browning too quickly, just place a piece of foil loosely over the top of the pan. When a toothpick is inserted into the center of the cake and comes out clean, your cake is done. Let cool for 20 minutes, then flip it onto a rack or platter and let it cool completely.
3. Prepare glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over the top of the cooled cake, letting it drizzle down the sides. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. The glaze will set eventually- if you'd like to quicken the setting process, just place it into the refrigerator for a bit.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Trip to Los Angeles, California
This past week Jason and Maddy took a trip to
Los Angeles to see his little sister Kim graduate from UCLA.
Their days were very busy, and they had a blast.
They enjoyed visiting the local Farmer's Market in Santa Monica.
Jason and Maddy both said the strawberries were delish.
A trip to the wax museum
Trip to the beach...
Cute little pink & purple house.
Playing with a chipmunk
The Stars of course
Out for some ice cream.
Warner Bros Studios
Graduation UCLA-Congrats to Dr. Kimberly Kelly
Misc photos....
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| Charlene, Maddy, Jason, Kim, & Ryan |
Although Grace and I missed them very much, I am so glad they had a wonderful time, and wished we could have gone. Maddy wasn't too sure about the plane ride, but ultimately she did fine. She is already planning for her next adventure....
she says New York City.
**Click on photos to view larger
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Grace's Big Dance Day
Yesterday Grace had her big dance recital at one of our local High Schools. She was so excited. Grace has done ballet and tap, but her "thing" is hip hop. If it has a fast beat to the music, she can't stand still. No surprises there. To see her on that big stage with her beautiful smile and dimples, I always get a tear in my eye. That's my baby up there you know. She never shows that she is nervous. I really don't think that she is. She really loves to dance. Even when she was a little thing. She would have the neighbors come over to watch her dance on top of my bed. As usual, she had her entourage to come and watch her perform yesterday. We are grateful that she has lots of people that love her, and love to watch her dance.
Here is her dance partner, Hannah.
For the last few recitals, it's just been the two of them.
They really do dance together very well.
This is Ms. Jenna, Grace's teacher.
Here are some of her favorite people that came to watch her perform....
After the retical, we went to Palio's Pizza for some lunch.
Here are some shots from there.
Palio's Pizza
3492 Legacy Drive Frisco, Texas 214-705-7400
Here is the video taken from rehearsal....
For those who might be wondering where
Maddy and Jason are....well, Jason's sister
Kim was graduating from college this same weekend,
and they are in Los Angeles to see her graduation ceremony.
Check back to see pictures and stories from their adventure.
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