"Something Strewn"

Yesterday, my family hosts the leadership meeting for our church on Wednesday every month.  And my job is to make a treat for the men to eat during the meeting.

So this week I made Cinnamon Streusel Coffee cake.  The name means "something strewn" in Old German.  Also, when I make the dessert, I make a little extra for my two friends who come over during the meeting.  

It didn't take me too long to make this and was easier than I thought! 

 And here is the recipe for this amazing cake! 

Joyfully in Him,

   Diana<3 

Paint Brushes and a Kitchen Aid

I have been doing lots of painting and baking this past week. Using kitchen aids, paint brushes, and all kings of kitchen and artists tools!! How fun!

[number 19]  Banana Breakfast Coffee Cake.
This recipe was gluten free, but I just switched about a couple of this to regular baking items. So, instead of gluten free all-purpose flour, I just use regular flour.

 [number 20] Cinna-Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Theses were so much fun to make!! I actually baked these for my dear Aidan's birthday! (He is my nephew! =] )

And here are my two newest paintings!

 Do you see a resemblance? =]

Our garden has been producing so many tomatoes! I love it!!

Joyfully in Him,

    Diana<3

One Hour Cinnamon Rolls

I could not believe how fast it took me to make this! The whole process took me an hour!
[number 15]

Coffee Cinnamon Rolls

Then on a nice warm summer evening,  Kelle, Jonathan, and I made mini pizzas on the grill!!

 Then I took a little climb in our sliver maple tree!

 And our pool water was 82°! That is the record for this year!!

Another flower bloomed in my garden!! Hurray!! 

Joyfully in Him,
   Diana<3

July 2nd.

Tuesday:  my warm feet touched the carpet at 7:00 a.m. Went to visit my little house on a cool summer morning where the dew was still on the grass, saw that another one of my flowers in my garden has bloomed! (the one that I thought the rabbits ate). Picked bright colorful flowers and put them in little glass jars, cut fresh herbs and hung them up to dry on a wooden stick.  Serenaded myself on my violin, had a shopping trip with Kelle, (we went to Michaels and I got some scrapbooking supplies for 79 cents each!), stopped at our public library and picked up a the Cook's Illustrated magazine, created a brownie in a cast iron skillet [number 12], enjoyed the company of my sister and her family, (including Aidan!), had to stop laughing so I could throw the darts properly, tried to play a serious game of Settlers of Catan, (a few giggles popped out),  practiced my photography on some lovely flowers in a blue mason jar! =] And thanked my Heavenly Father that I am having such a jolly fun week!

Joyfully in Him,

   Diana<3 

Mini Chocolate Chip Turtle Cookies

There is nothing like the feeling of baking on a rainy day in October. =] Dad and Adam requested me to make them some cookies. So I made them some Mini Chocolate Chip Turtle Cookies. ( whew!! what a long name!!) They are really easy

Mini Chocolate Chip Turtle Cookies

Ingrediants

1/2 cup of unsalted butter

1 3/4 cup of all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup of lightly packed brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips

1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans, toasted

Melted caramal, for drizzling

Directions

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook for 3-4 minutes, stiring frequently, until butter browns and starts to foam. Remove from heat to cool. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together melted flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together melted browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated suger until creamy -- about 1-2 minutes. Beat in egg in vanilla until combined. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually beat in flour until just combined; stir in chocolate chips and pecans until combined. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat cookie sheets with a cooking spray. Roll dough into balls (about 2 teaspoons per ball), place on cookie sheets, and flatten using the palms of your hands. Bake 8 minuets ot until set and light golden. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with melted caramel.

Joyfully in Him,

   Diana<3