Things That Never Should Have Been (part two)

Corned Beef Jello Salad
Look, I like jello as much as the next gal, but seriously!! Meat jello?! I think I just threw up a little...

Things That Never Should Have Been (part one)

I don't care if it was the '70's, these were NEVER a good idea...

Nephi's off the Hizzle

You may have already seen this, its had a pretty wide circulation, but I couldn't help myself.
A CNN report earlier this week let the world know of rapper Snoop Dogg's conversion to Mormonism. Snoop Dogg a Mormon?! I could think of worse things...

The article was actually an April Fool's joke. Too bad, I was banking the first calling being Primary Chorister-- now THAT would be a great Sacrament Primary Program.

To see the original 'article' click here, it's quite funny.

Treat of the Week #7

I skipped a week on the treats, but this one will make up for it. Last week I went to my bookclub meeting and our host, Sara, made this terrific chocolaty concoction. This makes the best hot chocolate I have had in a LONG time. Try it out (especially all my Utahites, I heard it snowed for you this last weekend.)

Chocolate Mousse for Hot Chocolate

Recipe for: Chocolate Mousse for Hot Chocolate
From the Kitchen of: Sara Walker

Ingredients
6 oz. of semi-sweet chocolate chips (1/2 of a regular bag)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipping cream

Hot Milk





Recipe instructions:

Combine the chocolate chips, sugar and water in a small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until chocolate is melted. Cool. Add the vanilla. Whip cream until stiff peaks form; gradually whip in cooled chocolate mixture. Store, covered in fridge for up to a week. Put spoonfuls into hot milk, stir, and enjoy!!!

Vicarious Green Thumb

I love orchids. Love them. I've killed about 6 of them now and have officially stopped trying to grow them myself, just enjoy them (and photograph them of course!) I decided to go out to the Wild Animal Park today to enjoy their annual Orchid display and here are some of my favorite.

Utah Valley Shout Out

For all my fellow Utah Valleyites (either current or ex) here's two great sites for you to check out and neither of which do you need residency to enjoy!

The Daily Cool


Back in college, my friend Emilie was always the epitome of hip, and she still is. She just always seems to know what's cool. Her blog, The Daily Cool , promises a quick dose everyday. In between exposing up and coming artists, musicians and sometimes just plain cool stuff, she often highlights a few gems around Utah Valley as well as Salt Lake. Check this one out, you won't be disappointed.



Utah Adventurer


My friend Joanna pretty much has one of the coolest jobs I can think of. Her new gig puts her writing and adventure skills to the test as she explores Utah with her children and family. This site is dedicated to all the great activities the great State of Utah has to offer. Its very cool, on the home page, you can look up activites by who is in your party (families, couples, pet, or all access) The explorations range from a laidback drive up a canyon to hardcore backpacking and extreme climbing. Set up almost as travel logs, the writers (or adventurers) share with you their experience through pictures and even video--it's great! If you're in Utah or going soon and looking for a new adventure, check out this site first, www.utahadventurer.com
And of course, check out Joanna's story on cross country skiing with her family and see Sydney's long distance buddy, Carlitos.

Sugar

See? Now I don't feel so bad about giving my kids all those easter jelly beans. (Joking of course-well not about the amount of jelly beans, just about the guilt part.) Isn't it so funny how things change? Apparently there was a time where you were supposed to feel bad that you didn't give your kids ENOUGH sugar. Not so anymore, almost every article in Parenting magazines make it so everytime I give Sydney a sucker I plunge into a remorse induced mommy depression! This ad just puts it all back into perpective for me...moderation in all things really is an inspired concept.