Good Books

I love getting caught up in a good book. I can read for hours and forget about the world around me. And it is even better if that book turns put to be a series. Hunger Games certainly fit the bill.

I downloaded the trilogy last weekend and set about reading the first book. I was enthralled. I didn't want to put it down. I finished it in two days. I was glad to have the other two ready to go.

I spent this week reading in every spare moment I had. I even read while on the elliptical machine. (it passes the time so quickly) I finished the third book Friday evening. WOW! What a ride. I fully recommend these books to anyone. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Welcome to South Florida

I know, 32° is it cold for many of you. But here in South Florida it is a newsworthy event.

Adventures in Fudge

This is my second attempt at making fudge. The recipe is my mom's and I love it. It isn't thick chewy fudge like you get at candy stores.

It isn't pretty. But, I think it will set up nicely. I know my mistake; I left it in the pan about 30 seconds to long. lol

And most importantly, it tastes just fine.

Truffles

The truffles are done. I dipped them in milk chocolate and sprinkles a variety of Christmas sprinkles to make them festive.

Here is the link to the recipe I used do the ganache.
http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/fundamentals-simple-homemade-truffles/

Baking: Part Tres

Many sugar cookies were made today. I found a tip in one of my cookbooks to roll out the dough between parchment paper to reduce the amount of flour needed. It worked nicely. Amelia and a friend are decorating them tonight.

I then moved onto forming my truffle balls. I found the trick to that as well. I kept a bowl of ice next to me. I would chill my hands on a piece I ice, part them dry, and roll the truffles.