Christmas Recap
Written by Mel McLellan
I realize that most people would have their Christmas recap up already, but we were bound and determined to have family time until New Year's, then we were prepping to speak in Mystic, Connecticut, and then there was the pile-up of emails to get through, and...well, we're just going to extend the Christmas spirit a bit for everyone this year with our late recap. Christmas 2010 was without a doubt, hands down, absolutely the best Christmas ever! We spent the day at home with Sean's grandparents and my grandmother and it was perfect! Good food, good company, laziness, and a spoiled baby with present overload were the key elements of our day - it doesn't get any better than that. :0)
Extreme! Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
1 ½ sticks salted butter, softened
Pre-made refrigerated pie crust (prepare according to box instructions)
2 eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup pecans
1 tsp vanilla
Nutella
Strawberries, sliced
Double Dark Chocolate Gelato
Directions:
Beat eggs on high until foamy. Beat in flour and sugars. Beat in butter and vanilla. Stir in morsels and nuts. Spoon into pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees for 55-60 minutes. Let cool slightly. While still warm, spread Nutella on top, then add fresh strawberries, and crown with gelato. Enjoy!
Hope your holidays were wonderful and you're enjoying getting back into the swing of things with New Year's resolutions of greater productivity and better health! If not, go have some pie - it's practically guaranteed to make the world brighter and you can always get back on the healthy train tomorrow. ;0)Warm Winter Wishes
Written by Mel McLellan
This week it seems that much of the eastern United States is covered in snow (and I'm sure Canada too because isn't this always the case? ;P). We hope you're all staying warm and cozy, and enjoying the snowy blanket more than our little man did on his brief encounter! ;0) Happy Snow!
2010 Holiday Card Contest: The Results!
Written by Mel McLellan
First, can I just say how much fun we had getting your cards? Every day of the holiday season was like Christmas as we made a mad dash for the mailbox to see what was inside! :0) We received so many wonderful cards and each and every one was special because they made us think of you. Thanks for including us on your mailing list and for participating in our 1st Annual Holiday Card Contest! We plastered our kitchen cabinets with your cards and that in and of itself became quite the art installation. :0)
