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What’s better to use to make you love a dessert for a Stay At Home Valentines Day Night? I have a perfect one for you to try!
White Chocolate Mousse in a Milk Chocolate Bowl topped with a raspberry!
Milk Chocolate Bowls
yield: 10 or more bowls (make as many as you can, in case some break!)
12 oz milk chocolate bark or candy wafers
Small round water balloons
Melt the chocolate bark/wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating. Once it’s completely melted and smooth, set it aside to cool until it is just barely warm, stirring occasionally. If the coating is too hot, it will cause the balloons to bust, so it’s important that it be nearly room temperature, but still fluid enough to dip.
Blow up the water balloons until they’re about 4”. They should be well inflated but not stretched to their maximum. Your hunny pots will be about the size of the bottom half of the balloon, so use this to judge how much you should inflate them.
Cover a baking sheet with waxed paper. Holding a balloon by the knot at the top, dip it into the barely warm chocolate. I find it easiest to press it down until it’s half-submerged, then twirl it around while pressing down so that the coating comes up around the sides in an even layer. Remove the balloon from the chocolate and let the excess drip back in the bowl, then set it down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with as many balloons as you can make with your candy coating. Refrigerate the tray to set the coating, around 30 minutes.
Once the coating is set, grip a balloon just below the knot, and cut a small hole in the balloon above your fingers. Slowly let the air out, controlling it with your grip. If you let the air out too fast, it’s more likely that the bowl will crack or the balloon will burst or tear, making it harder to remove. When most of the air is out of the balloon, hold it by the bottom and gently pull the balloon from the inside of the bowl. Repeat with the remaining bowls.
White Chocolate Honey Mousse
yield: 8 3/4-cup servings
12 oz white chocolate, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups heavy cream, divided use
6 tbsp honey
2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
3 tbsp
Combine the white chocolate, salt, 3/4 cup heavy cream, and honey in a medium saucepan. Place the pan over low heat and gently warm it up, stirring frequently, until the white chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat, pour it into a large bowl. Let it cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
While you wait for the white chocolate mixture to cool, prepare the gelatin. Whisk together the gelatin and the cold water in a small bowl, and set it aside to let the gelatin absorb the water. When the white chocolate is at room temperature, microwave the bowl of gelatin for 15 seconds, until it is melted. Whisk the melted gelatin and white chocolate together.
Whip the remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream to firm peaks. Fold half of the whipped cream into the white chocolate, and once it’s incorporated, fold in the remaining whipped cream. Pour the mousse into 8 3/4-cup chocolate pots, ramekins, or other serving containers. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Mousse can be made several days in advance and kept in the refrigerator until ready to serve. If desired, top mousse with a thin layer of the flavored honey syrup & fresh berries.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

On April 25, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal’s Gorkha region, triggering an avalanche on Mt. Everest and devastating local communities. That’s the story you know. The story you don’t often hear is what happens next: the struggle to get Nepal back on its feet. That’s where you come in.
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Every year we go to a theme park for my husband’s company picnic and I have several mini heart attacks trying to make sure everyone is accounted for…There has been instances where I’ve been in a blind panic because I couldn’t see one of my kids..which everytime they are right behind me, or with another adult in my group. It makes you realize how easy it is and that it CAN happen to YOU! Thank goodness there are precautions you can take now like the ELPH child safety I.D. band, that makes it easier to “relax” a little when in large crowds with the kids.
What is ELPH? It stands for Easy Lookup to Phone Home. It’s a simple way to place a form of identification on your child in case they get lost or separated from you. So no, it’s not just for theme parks..think about the mall, or even playground where your child might wonder away when you blink. What if they are too young or scared to spout out their name and number. Wouldn’t it be nice to know they’re wearing a for of identification?
The ELPH is a simple to use, ultra-durable, hypoallergenic, waterproof, non-toxic flexible silicone band that your child wears on his/her wrist. It looks like any other silicone band, but it holds that important information in case they get separated from you. It is highly visible form of ID, yet it doesn’t display any sensitive information.
The ELPH comes in three sizes…Toddler (wrist up to 5.75in), Child (wrist up to 6.50in), Adult (wrist up to 7.5in). It is available in Navy, Pink, Black & Purple.
Once you get your ELPH you need to activate/register it through the website or the QR code on the band. The process is very simple and only took me a few minutes to add in mine & my child’s info. When scanned you are asked to input the unique serial code on the band. Then you can list child’s name, allergies, yourself or any other contact persons phone & email (you can choose up to three emergency contacts). Once activated your subscription will be good for up to one year, after that you will get any email to renew on your “anniversary” if you would like to continue use.
On the band are three ways for someone to contact you in case of separation…a toll free number to connect with you (emergency contact), website & the QR code, that when scanned will contact you via text message with the GPS location, while giving the good samaritan a direct call.
The ELPH band is a simple, low-cost, effective way to give yourself piece of mind. Pick up yours today for $19.99.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

The other day was my hubbies 35th birthday, and I had been promising to pull out my old Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes recipe, so I thought what better time than his b-day! Today I’m going to share this delicious and rich dessert with you!
Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes A delicious cupcake that takes just like your eating a banana cream pie!
1 Box Yellow Cake Mix ( I use Immaculate because its the closest to homemade) + ing on the back
1 Box Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 Box Nilla Waffers
1 Box Instant Banana Pudding Mix
1 1/2 c Cold Milk
1 Banana
Frosting
1 c Soft Butter
1 c Vegetable Shortening
2 lbs Confectioners Sugar
8 oz Whipped Cream
3 tbs Heavy Cream
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 tsp Banana Extract
Preheat oven to 350*. Line 2 muffin tins with 24 paper liners and spray with baking spray.
In large bowl prepare the cake mix according to the instructions. Stir in the box of vanilla pudding mix without the milk..mix until blended.
Place a single cookie in the bottom of each paper liner then pour batter into each filling each 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 min depending on your oven (check with toothpick at 18min)
Cool completely
Once cupcakes have cooled completely, core them using a sharp knife as to not mangle the cupcake. Be careful as to not cut completely through the bottom of the cupcake, the cookie should help with this.
Prepare your filling. In a medium bowl combine milk, banana cream pudding & sliced banana and stir to combine..you want your banana sliced then quartered so they are small bits. fill the cupcakes with the pudding.
Make your frosting. mix together butter, shortening, whipped cream, heavy cream, vanilla, & banana until blended. Next add in your confectioners sugar, and mix until smooth. Place in piping bag and pip generously over the top of the cupcake and pudding filling.
Keep refrigerated if not eating that day.
You can make this without the pudding filling and it still tastes like a banana cream pie, but its not as messy and easier for children to handle.
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