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FFF – Baking for Prince William

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

It’s here! Prince William and Kate’s big day. If you are throwing a royal bash, you are going to want to mix up a pan of Prince William’s favorite treat.

Thanks to the nice folks over at Daily Candy for the recipe.

Fit for a Prince!

Prince William’s Chocolate Crunch Cake
Serves eight

Ingredients

For the cake
1 box graham crackers
¼ c. raisins
¼ c. nuts, chopped
5 oz. dark chocolate
5 oz. milk chocolate
1 stick butter, room temp.
1 14-oz. can condensed milk

For the topping
5 oz. dark chocolate
1 tsp. milk

1. In a large metal bowl, crumble graham crackers into bite-size pieces. Add raisins and nuts.

2. In a saucepan, melt chocolates, butter, and milk. Stir frequently so chocolate doesn’t burn.

3. Add melted mixture to crackers and stir until dispersed.

4. Line an 11-by-7-inch pan with waxed paper. Pour mixture into pan; spread evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

5. For the topping, combine ingredients in a saucepan; stir until melted.

6. Remove cake from fridge and cover with topping. Cut into squares and serve.

Enjoy!

xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Sweet – Little Willy

You Get An A!

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I can’t get anything past you, can I? You are all very smart.

Come on in for yesterday’s answer

And in Other Cocktail News – Kahlua

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

How I love getting a package in the mail…you know, brown paper packages tied up with string. Or packing tape. Either way.

Kahlua came knocking on my door this week. Let’s mix up some libations!

Isn’t Kahlua the yummiest?

St. Simons – Day Three, Part II

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Alrighty, we have eaten, visited with Cap, Miss Millie, Mr. Dick, Chef Dave, Chef John, and eaten some more.

What should we do now?

Oh, boy, do I have a treat for you!!!

St. Simons Island – Mayberry By The Sea

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I would say that mine is a charmed life. That very fact was confirmed when I was invited to visit St. Simons Island for four days last week. In fact, it was so fantastic that I have deemed this to be St. Simons week on Anatomy of a Dinner Party!

Island Life Inside!

It’s Asparagus Time!

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I know I really should post more recipes, but I’ve been very busy.

Now, I know that is a terrible excuse, so today I hope to make it up to you.

Come on in!

FFF- Movie Premiere!

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Eric and I bought a Flip camera a few weeks ago with the hopes of making some fun videos.

Cooking videos, you naughty children!! lol

I would like to share our first offering. Chef Jeffrey Gardner of South City Kitchen and Food Network’s Chopped, came by to teach me how to cook in a tajine. The tajine was sent to me by our friends at Beka.

And now, without further adieu…

The Royal Wedding Cake

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

If you are anything like me, you are very excited about the royal wedding coming up in April. I remember watching the wedding of Charles and Diana and I am no less thrilled to witness the upcoming nuptials of William and Kate.

I have a sneak peek into their world today!

You can’t miss this!

Top Tips for Spring

Saturday, March 26th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Bon Appetit is working in conjunction with HSN this weekend to bring you HSN Cooks! Spring Weekend Event on Home Shopping Network.

Some of their top chefs got together to offer up some wonderful tips for Spring eating.

The biggest Chefs in the world are inside…

FFF-Foster Fine Foods

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Fun Find Friday this week is joined by another FFF – Foster Fine Foods. Fun!

Deliciousness inside….