• 1 Can of Sweeten Condensed Milk (I used the Eagle Brand kind)
• Cupcake liners
• Divine Twine (or any twine for that matter)
• Sticky Labels
• Glass containers (recycled)

Step 1 : Remove the label from the can of condensed milk.

Step 2 : Pierce two holes in the can with a can opener.(on each opposite ends)

Step 3 : Place the can in a small pot and fill it with enough water to come up to one inch from the top of the can. Not enough water will make the can explode (and we don’t want that)

Step 4 : Place the pot on your stove and turn it on to medium-high heat. Watch the water closely until its starts to simmer. Then reduce the to Medium Heat.

Step 5 : Let simmer for about 2 hours. If you want a thicker caramel, then opt to let it simmer 3 hours

Step 6 : Open the can carefully with a can opener and pour in a bowl. Mix. Reason for this, is that the bottom of the can will be much thicker and you want a smooth consistancy.

Step 6 : Pour into desired containers and Tighten Lids

Step 7 : Place Cupcake Liners on top of lid and tie with bakers twine

Step 8 : Handdraw a label, cut and place on the container and give it to your loved ones.

Hope you will enjoy making this inexpensive recipe. This thick caramel is great on desserts, ice cream or even toast. (I even eat it by the spoonful, but that’s between you and me! lol )

Images : Homemade Dulce de Leche, Cupcake Liners, Divine Twine

Maybe the fact that I have random books, my ipad and iphone and I don’t have a consistent way of going about it… maybe it’s because it’s not all in one place? Who knows. But what I do know, is that when I saw this adorable Recipe Journal from Rag & Bone  my little heart started to smile. Hmmm… how cute is this recipe journal.

If I ended up getting a book like this, maybe I wouldn’t want to write in it seeing I’d be afraid to make it look ugly. Who wants to have crappy writing or scribbles left and write due to spelling mistakes. Maybe I would never fill it up because lack of time or interest…. but maybe, the fact that its so pretty might just do the opposite.

What do you do to keep your recipes together? Any tips on how I should go about and using recipes more in my everyday life. (think baby steps please)

{ Via | Recipe Journal from Rag & Bone }

]]> http://blushink.com/le-wishlist-recipe-journal/feed/ 6 http://blushink.com/everydayliving-yes-please/ http://blushink.com/everydayliving-yes-please/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:42:43 +0000 Kelly | Glamour This! http://blushink.com/?p=5854 I love my Superstore. I mean seriously… it’s like my go-to place to get everything. Food, Clothes, Makeup, Toys and even kitchen/decor items. I even go out of my way  (drive 15 mins) to go to the superstore  because they just have amazing stuff and great deals too. You already heard me talk about Joe Fresh their clothes line, well they recently launched their Home brand called “Everyday Living” which is basically all the home brands put in to one. Their recently launched their “Outdoor” Catalog and saying that I want everything is an understatement.

Aren’t the tables adorable?! Not to mention inexpensive. Forget the outdoors, I want these in my house! And 6$ pillows in great patterns?! YES YES YES! Of course I’m their fan on facebook, so when I saw they posted these ridiculously cute bakeware, another thing to add to my want list. I had to share as well. I mean seriously, how could you not want?!

Unfortunately I went to the store this weekend but they either sold out, their haven’t put them on the shelves yet… but I mean Cake as a Cone?! YES PLEASE!!!

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

Note : I have not been compensated in any way for writing about these products. I really do love their brand and this review/post is simply because I wanted to share it with everyone.

Don’t you just love this print? Obviously now I want cupcakes. Happy Thursday everyone!

[ Via : Sandy a la Mode | Allen Hemberger ]

I know if you plan ahead not only will you have the piece of mind but you will save money. Look for deals and cut out those coupons people!!! (in the end, you will save enough to buy that extra dress or pair of shoes you’ve been coveting)  I decided it was time to get the meal planning started., I went ahead and designed a weekly “Plat du Jour” sheet. Filled with a grocery list that you can cut and bring along with you.

I decided to share my meal planner. I figured I might not be the only one with “meal-planning issues” so if I it can help out others, then why not?! Please note this download is for personal use ONLY. You will be downloading a 8.5″ x 11″ PDF. You may use Acrobat Reader/Preview to open the file and print as many times as you like. Hope you like it!!!

DOWNLOAD WEEKLY MEAL PLANNER

Please be sure to give proper credit (link to my blog) if you blog/share it. Oh and if you download it, I would love if you leave a comment.  Enjoy!

I love unconventional ways to store your daily items. Just like these vintage cheese graters serving as a magnet board and storage. J’adore!

{ Via | Paper n Stich & AMRadio }

I am loving this vintage pastel dessert table. It actually makes me nostalgic. The pastel pinks, blues, lilacs, combined with the whites and silver remind me of when I was a little girl. We used to decorate using those exact colors and they bring back some great memories.

From vanilla cupcakes, candies, cookies to the classic coconut Date Bites, this dessert table is sure to satisfy you and your guests sweet tooth. Happy Holidays.

{ Via | Hostess Blog }

Now that my dining room is complete, I want to spend as much time in it as possible. That means no more quick breakfast in front of the television. I want to go all out. So when I saw these adorable birdnest eggcups, they instantly rekindled my love with eggs. Aren’t they the most adorable thing? Talk about a perfect way to dress up your egg. Designed by Studio Gijs they are available in 3 different colors : white, red and blue.

{ Via | Trendy Girl }

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp red gel food coloring

*Or try 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1/2 cup sweet condensed milk for a little more sweetness

Directions:

1. Using a 5×9 pan (typically same size as banana bread pan, if you want thinner pieces, use 8×8) line pan with wax parchment paper or wax paper.  Make sure you have some extra on all four sides.
2. Combine sugar, cocoa, buttermilk, sweet condensed milk (if you choose to add it), and food coloring in a non stick pan.  (I used a big pot) Stir to combine.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, but do not scrape down the sides. (to avoid getting crystallized sugar in fudge)
3. Using a well calibrated thermometer, make sure the fudge gets up to 238 degrees.
4. Reduce heat and allow fudge to simmer.  DO NOT STIR. At all.  Like seriously dont even touch the pan.
5. Allow fudge to cool to 110 degrees and add butter and vanilla.
6. Beat by hand or use electric mixer until fudge loses its sheen. (I used an electric mixer for 20 minutes.  Not kidding.  Some folks say this stage takes 3-5 minutes.)
7. Place in prepared pan and allow to cool, usually 1-2 hours.
8. This recipe yielded 25 small squares.

Tip : A great way to clean your pot after baking fudge is to add some milk, reheat the pot, then enjoy a wonderfully delicious cup cocoa… or in this case,  Red Velvet Hot Cocoa!!

I find it absolutely stunning and even the little details a edible. (like the bouquets and table front decorations) What a great way to make the kids excited about fruits and veggies. I might just have to try this out when I will be hosting

{ Via: Amy Atlas }