Christmas Memories, Cookies, Candies, and Desserts.

CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | Nov. 26 2005 | Carlo3b, Dad, Chef, Author

[carlo3b]

I hope they will enjoy this as much as mine does.. Thank you so much for being here.. :)

Irish Cream Truffles

• 12 oz  Semi-sweet choc morsels
• 1/4 cup  Heavy (whipping) cream
• 1 tb  Sweet Butter
• 2 medium Egg yolks
• 1/4 cup  (Baileys) Irish Cream


1) Melt chocolate, Irish Cream and heavy cream together over very low heat. Whisk in yolks, one at a time; mixture will thicken. Whisk in butter. Refrigerate overnight, or until firm.
2) With spoon make small balls. Roll in powdered sugar, cocoa, chopped nuts, sprinkles, etc.

[Bahbah]

Wow, can't wait to try those. I have all I need except for the Bailey's. I put on 5 pounds just reading the recipe.

[carlo3b]

Thank you sweetie.. I will be watching for your beautiful additions..

Divinity

This microwave Divinity, recipe has never failed me. The only problem I have had is cooking too long; then you had better have someone handy (like a kid..sigh) to help you drop the candy before it gets too hard... :)

• 3 c Sugar
• 1/2 c Light corn syrup
• 2/3 c Water
• 1/4 ts Salt
• 1 Egg white
• 1/4 ts Vanilla
• 1 c Chopped pecans

1) In a 3-quart glass bowl, microwave sugar, syrup and water on FULL POWER for 12 to 18 minutes, or until mixture spins a fine thread.
2) In another bowl, add salt to egg whites, beating constantly until whites are stiff and form peaks.
3) Slowly pour a thin stream of syrup mixture into egg whites, beating constantly until mixture loses shine and thickens.
4) Stir in vanilla and nuts. Immediately drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper.

[jellybean]

[jellybean]

I've never liked Divinity -- too sweet (guess I'm just sweet enough already ;) ), but my son loves the stuff! His adopted grandmother used to make the stuff by the barrel. He was in Heaven!

[tubebender]

Good Morning Carlo. Don't be doing yourself any harm by over doing it. I do know how hard it is to pace your self after a hospital stay. I started driving 2 weeks after my bypass surgery instead of waiting 6 or 7 weeks.

We are picking some nice Porcini 'Shrooms' across the street from our driveway. A friend brought over a pound of Hedgehogs and 2 pounds of Chanterelles from his property. We live in 'Shroom" Heaven in the lower end of the great North West. Many of your recipes get printed out and filed...

[jellybean]

Luke 2
• 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
• 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
• 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
• 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

[jellybean]

The Four Candles burned slowly.
Their ambiance was so soft you could hear them speak...

The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody
wants to keep me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.

The second candle said, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable."
Then Faith's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.

Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the
strength to stay lit any longer."
"People put me aside and don't understand my importance.
They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."
And waiting no longer, Love went out completely.

Suddenly...

A child entered the room and saw the three candles no longer burning.
The child began to cry,
"Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end."

Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy,
"Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn,
we can re-light the other candles."

With shining eyes, the child took the Candle of Hope
and lit the other three candles.

Never let the Flame of Hope go out.
With Hope in your life, no matter how bad things may be,
Peace, Faith and Love may shine brightly once again.

~ Author Unknown ~

[christie]

With Hope in your life,
no matter how bad things may be,
Peace, Faith and Love
may shine brightly once again.

Amen

Beautiful, Jellybean

HUGGG to all!

[jellybean]

Hi, christie!

I've got a little time today, so I'm just playing around decorating carlo's thread for Christmas. :)

HUGGGG

[TejasRose]

>Ole Time Chocolate Fudge>

Oh, man....that stuff is THE best!!! The Marshmellow cream fudge is "okay," but nothing like that ole time fudge. IMHO

Carlo, hope you're feeling well and have a wonderful Christmas!! TR

[christie]

Hi jellybean, I always love your graphics. Very cool!

Glad you have a little time off. I'm buried in work at the moment, some of it even pays, LOL. Otherwise, all going well.

The other day I went to WalMart. I asked the clerk about something I wanted to buy, but gave the caveat that I was only interested if she'd say "Merry Christmas." She just glared at me defiantly and didn't say a word. Most of the other customers just glared at me. So much for Christmas cheer.

HUGGG!

[jellybean]

Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the new-born King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With the angelic host proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the new-born King;

[Spunky]

Carlos, in your Apricot Nougats you say to use 1 box of powdered sugar. I don't have a box of powdered sugar I have a partially used bag of powdered sugar so could you tell me how many cups a box would be? Thanks.

[carlo3b]

Hey Spunky.. 4 cups = 1 lb box powdered sugar.. I will be awake for another 1/2 hour, if you are in need of anything else.. :)

[carlo3b]

Thank you sweetie so very much.. your posts are wonderful.. They really bring the season to life.. HUGGGGGG

[jellybean]

I'll decorate the thread more tomorrow. Now...GET SOME REST YOUNG MAN!

HUGGG

[jellybean]

Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and Child.
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love’s pure light;
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Silent night, holy night
Wondrous star, lend thy light;
With the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!

[stanz]

Such a lovely Christmas message.You certainly are talented with computer graphics. You will have to be content to receive an ordinary Hallmark e-card from me!
Thanks, Jelly!

[jellybean]

Others make the graphics, I just know how to post them. No talent needed for that. I'm always happy to get your cards! You always pick out such cool ones.

Hope you have a Merry Christmas, stanz!