Chocolate Strawberries

     Hi readers! Today we are going to make chcolate strawberries! Most people, including myself, don't like to eat fruit alone. So today we are going to make chocolate strawberries, which are very tasty and healthier than the ones you buy at the stores. These are simple and easy to make. They have a contrast taste in them: healthy against tasty, which makes a very good combination. So let's get started!

      For this delicious recipe you will need:

• strawberries
• chocolate chips
• a spoon or knife
• a tray
• a bowl (make sure you can put it in the microwave)

    Let's get started! If you want, rinse your strawberries (make sure to dry them). Then, place them on a tray so that they are reasonably spread apart. Take the chocolate chips and pour them in the bowl. Microwave for 30- 40 seconds (depending on the power of your microwave). Stir them and put the chocolate chips back in the microwave for 30 seconds. Continue to melt the chocolate until it has reached a smooth texture. Take the strawberries and roll them around in the melted chocolate. Allow the strawberries to dry. Lastly, eat!

      I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Leave a comment if you have any suggestions, advice, or questions. 
     The winner of the monthly blog contest was THE CREATIVE CORNER. Visit their blog at: http://thecreativecorner123.blogspot.com/
        Here is a fun video if you want to decorate your strawberries!

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Candy Apples

    How many people would like to have something tasty but healthy at the same time? Well readers, I have the perfect recipe! This week's topic is going to be fun and fruity. Today we are going to make candy apples. This is often sold at carnivals and is very yummy. So let's get started!

      You will need:

• a sauce pan
• 1/2 teaspoon of food coloring
• 1/2  cup light corn syrup
• apples
• 3/4 cup of water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• a sheet pan (greased)
• wax paper (to be applied on the sheet pan)
• skewers

       Let's begin! Combine water, corn syrup, sugar, and red food coloring. Mix together and set on a stove until the mixture reaches a boil of 310- 315 degrees. Insert the skewers in the middle of the apples. Line a sheet pan with wax paper and wait for the mixture to reach 310 degrees. After the candy has reached 310 degrees, work fast and swirl the apples into the candy until the candy has spread out. It's ready to eat!

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Strawberry Milkshake

   Hello everyone! This week's topic is drinks! Since, I have been giving recipe's that involve chocolate, I have decided to make this week as fruity as possible! Today we are going to make a simple and delicious drink. Strawberry milkshake! This drink is good for a dessert on any occasion. You can make this in large quantities, so if you have a party coming up and you're in charge of dessert you don't have to stress out. So let's get started!

      For this super strawberry milkshake you will need:

• milk 
• sugar 
• icecream
• vanilla essence 
• strawberries
• a mixer/ blender
• ice (optional)

    Let's get started! Combine the strawberries and milk in a mixer and mix thoroughly. Add icecream and mix. Pour in the essence and sugar and combine thoroughly. Pour the milkshake into a glass. If you want you can add: whipped cream, strawberries to decorate, a small umbrella (which I like to do). Lastly, drink it!
     Please leave a comment if you have any suggestions, advice, or questions. Join the monthly blog contest for your blog adress to be mentioned in my upcoming posts and along with that, I will do a post on the topic the winner's blog is about. Don't forget to follow my blog, if you follow it your blog will be written in the "Other Cool Blogs" list. That is all for now. Bye!

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White Chocolate Cake

     Hi readers! Today we are going to make a white chocolate cake! This is a favorite of many readers. It is mouth watering and I can't wait to show you guys how to make it. The name of white chocolate is already making my mouth water. So let's get started!

   For this recipe you will need:

1. white chocolate
2. sugar
3. eggs
4. cream
5. butter
6. milk
7. plain and self- raising flour

      Let's start baking this cake! First, combine all the ingredients besides the eggs, cream and flours together. Let them melt on a stove until the mixture turns a pale yellow color. Let it cool for about 15- 20 minutes. Take a bowl and combine the flours,  the cake mixture and eggs together. Mix thoroughly. Take a cake pan and pour in the mixture. Put in a preheated oven measuring 180 degrees for 80 minutes.While that's cooking we are going to make th frosting. Combine white chocolate and cream into a bowl and place on top of the stove. Mix very slowly until the mix melts entirely. Then, leave it to cool for about 15 minutes. Take out the cake and spread the frosting all over it. Let it dry. Lastly...eat!

    I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remember the comment section is always open for advice, questions, and suggestions. Don't forget to enter the monthly blog contest and follow my blog! Below is a video in case you need help.

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      Was the previous recipe for witch hat cookies too long? Do you not have evn a bit of time to do anything, but still want to make a treat? That is okay! For people who don't have much time, I have the simplest recipe for the witch hat cookies. This is a quick recipe for anyone who is short on time. The most these cookies willl take is about ten minutes. So let's get started!

     For these witch hat cookies you will need:
1) Keebler fudge stripe cookies
2) a bag of hershey kisses
3) orange icing
     So let's get started!

      Take as many cookies as you need for this yummy treat and lay them on a plate so that their chocolate side is facing up. Take the same number of kisses as the cookies. Spread the orange icing on the bottom of the kiss.Place them firmly on to the cookie.You have you witch hat cookies ready! So enjoy this delicious treat! Here is a video in case you need a visual. Remember, the comment section is always open for advice. Join the monthly blog contest and don't forget to follow my blog!

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       Hello readers! Halloween is coming right up! So what do you make that is simple, easy, and will impress your friends? I have the solution! Witch hat cookies! This is a really fun treat and tastes really good. Also, if you didn't want to buy candy, you could wrap these in foil and distribute them! So let's get started!
    To make this delicious treat, you will need:

1) Fifteen Hershey kisses
2) A cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
3) A bowl
4) Betty Crocker brownie mix
5) Hershey chocolate syrup
6) .75 Cup cocoa powder
7) .75 cup of water and .75 cup of vegetable oil
8) Two eggs
9) Black and yellow frosting
    So let's get started!

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Place the chocolates in the freezer. In a bowl, combine: the brownie mix, choclate syrup, cocoa powder, water, vegetable oil, and the eggs. Mix thoroughly.
Place about 12 scoops of the batter on the cookie sheet. Make sure to spread them out. Place in the oven for 8- 10 minutes. Let them cool for about a minute or so. Take a chocolate piece and press into the middle of the cookie. Repeat this for all cookies. Slide the cookies on to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Take the black frosting and squirt a drop into the center. Place the kisses on top of the frosting. Take the black frosting and circle around the chocolate. If wanted, make a small ribbon.
         Now you have your witch hat cookies ready! Here is a video to help if you get stuck. And remember, the comment section is always open for advice and suggestions. Don't forget to follow and enter the monthly contest!

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    Hi guys! This is a really speedy post informing you about my monthly contest! This month's theme is fashion! So just write in a sentence who you think is the most fashionable person and why. Please write down your blog address. The winner and his/her blog will be displayed for an upcoming post. Enjoy!
   If you have any suggestions, you are more than welcome to leave a comment. Hurry this contest only lasts 10 days! Your last day to finish is 10/27/12. 
   

         Hello readers! It's that time of week again when I introduce you guys to a new topic. This week's topic is Delightful Desserts. A lot of people wonder what to make at home for dessert that is tasty and easy to make. Well now, I have the answer. Chocolate cake! Chocolate cake is a fantastic way to enjoy a sweet dessert with family. So let's get started!

     To make chocolate cake batter, you will need the following items:

1) one and a half cups milk      

2) three fourths cup of cocoa powder unsweetened

3) two cups of all purpose flour

4) three eggs unbeaten

5) two cups sugar

6) three fourths cup unsalted butter

7) one teaspoon baking soda

8) half teaspoon salt

9) two teaspoon vanilla 

10) three fourths teaspoon baking powder 
11) a cake pan      

    Let's get started!

•  Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda and mix thoroughly
• Mix butter in a bowl, add sugar, the eggs, vanilla and beat
• Add the milk and dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
• Pour the batter into the cake pan and place in the oven for 30- 45 minutes.     

   Meanwhile, we are going to get started with the frosting. For the frosting you will need:

   1) a saucepan

   2) 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces

   3)  2.5 cups of powdered sugar

   4)  4 oz. sour cream

   5) one forth of a cup unsalted butter.

   Steps for making the frosting:

• melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan
• mix it and set the mixture aside for 5 minutes
• add the sour cream and mix together
• add in the powdered sugar while beating
• You are ready to frost the cake!   

     I hope everyone enjoyed the recipe. Below is a video if you need a visual. Just remember, the comments section is always open for advice. I would love to hear your suggestions. If you have any questions, suggestions, advice, or problems; please leave a comment. Enjoy! And don't forget to follow my blog!      

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Super Cute Outfit

       Hi readers! As you know this is my last post for fashion. I am going to show you how to pull together a finominal end of week outfit. We are going to go with a simple, happy, and bright look. Our outfits should shout out happy! This is going to be a really simple outfit to pull together. This outfit's theme is bright so always have your million dollar smile on! So let's get started.

      For pulling together this outfit you will need a dark jean skirt, skin tight leggings, flat fashion boots, and a furry white vest. The pictures are shown in case you do't know what to get. For a happy look, add a light pink gloss. If you want you can add a bright pink headband. Add a beaded necklace and pink hoop earrings. Now you have a look that is perfect for the end of the week. Below are two links where you can find the items. (http://www.kohls.com/)  (http://www.forever21.com/Product/Main.aspx?br=f21)

      Enjoy and remember that the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, and questions! So leave a comment and be sure to follow! I really need you guys to suggest some topics. I am running out of ideas.............   (Here is a cute hairstyle video if you can't pick one!)

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         Hello readers! It is the most exciting time of the week! It is the start of a new week! People don't like Mondays. But it is my favorite day of the week. It means a new week and a whole new variety of topics! This week's topic is fashion. I will show you how to put together two cute outfits. Most of you have read or have a fashion blog. So just remember, the comment section is always open            for advice. I would love to get tips on my blog or my next post. So let me tell you about my view of a super- cute outfit.
         Start with skinny jeans that have a flare bottom and some rips.

If your jeans are in a darker shade of blue, which I prefer, then take a light pink or pale lavender wool sweater. If your jeans are lighter, then take a darker pink or purple sweater.
          For a girly look, add a charm bracelet and a light pink gloss. Put on a pink barette and pale eyeshadow. If you want, you can even add a light brown shade of blush to your cheeks. So there you have it! Your own stylish and girly look that is fit for the start of the week. Enjoy! ( On the bottom I added a link where you can get the items.)
             http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/teens.jsp
         If you want  more fashion tips, then go to:
http://fashiontattler.blogspot.com/
http://findyourfashionhere.blogspot.com/
http://thenextcoco.blogspot.com/
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LOCKER DECORATIONS

          Summer is over and everyone is back into school. Everone wants to make their locker personalized and pretty. So how do you go to plain metal to your style? I'll tell you. This week we are going to find out some ways to make your things at school personalized. Let's get started!

              Some materials are listed below, but if you want to get your own, then that is fine. Start with a small whiteboard, a mirror, a bag of magnets, two big flowers, and a shelf. If you want, you can get an organizer and an open pencil pouch (make sure it sticks to your locker). You can even put a small rug at the bottom. A way to make your locker look even better, you can use your 3 favorite colors for the decorations. Follow these five easy steps to create a magnificent looking locker.

      1) Take 4 magnets and stick them to all edges of the whiteboard and stick it on your locker. If you have locker wallpapers, stick them on first. Make sure you put the whiteboard on the top, because you are going to use it to write down important tests and quizzes.

     2) Somewhere around the middle, place your mirror. Make sure to stick the magnets on the corners of the mirror.

     3) Take the flowers and stick a magnet in the center of each of them. Place them close to the mirror.

     4) Add all the extra decorations near the bottom.

     5) You have your own, personal locker ready!

            If you have any suggestions for my next blog post, then leave a comment and be sure to follow. Sorry if this post is a little out of topic. It took me very long to finish.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

        Hello readers! Have you ever wondered what you should eat for dessert that's quick and easy to make? Well now I have the answer! Chocolate chip cookies. These are healthier than store made cookies, because stores add preservatives. These are really fun to make and you can enjoy them with friends or family. So let's get started.

          For the chocolate chip cookies you will need:

• butter                              egg                    vanilla extract
• brown sugar                    egg yolk            salt
• white sugar                     flour                  chocolate chips
• cream                              baking soda                                            I hope that everyone enjoys these delicious cookies. Tell me how these cookies turned out. Leave a comment if you have any suggestions. If you want to know how to make something specific then please leave a comment Below are the steps for making the cookies. Adore these cookies and enjoy!

1) Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) Melt butter and allow to cool.

3) Add the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and cream together and mix on high speed. Stop when you have reached a creamy batter.

4) Add the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk. Beat until it is smooth.

5) Take a separate bowl and mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set the bowl aside.

6) Add the ingredients that were set in the bowl to the dough. After that add the chocolate chips.

7) Roll the dough into small balls and lay on a baking tray. Make sure to leave space between the cookies.
8) Bake the cookies for about 10- 15 minutes.
9) Take out from the oven and allow to cool.
10) Once cooled, eat!


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Red Velvet Cupcakes

                   Red Velvet Cupcakes
       Guess what viewers? This week's theme is cooking! Almost everyone who took the poll selected cooking interests them most. So today I am going to teach you a mouthwatering recipe. Red velvet cupcakes! Everyone seems to love these. I am a big fan myself! So let's get started!
         
          For red velvet cupcake batter you will need the following ingredients:

• flour                                  buttermilk
• brown sugar                      eggs
• white sugar                       oil
• salt                                    vanilla extract
• baking soda                       white vinegar
• baking powder                   red food coloring
• cocoa powder

For the frosting you will need:

• cream cheese
• butter
• vanilla extract
• powdered sugar

and cream


       I bet most of you cannot wait to taste these cupcakes. But unfortunately, these cupcakes take a while. There will be a video for those who want to follow along. These are the world's best selling cupcakes. If you have a  suggestion for my my next post please leave a comment.So get started making these cupcakes!
            Here are the steps for making red velvet cupcakes:
1) Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and stir with a whisk until all ingredients are combined thoroughly.
2) In a bowl, beat eggs while slowly streaming in oil. Beat until the mixture is thin.
3) Add vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring.
4) Mix in the dry ingredients and slowly pour in buttermilk while beating on low. Make sure that the batter is thoroughly combined.
5) Pour the batter into paper cups and put in the oven.
6) After a while, take out the cupcakes and allow to cool.
7) While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting.
8) Combine cream cheese and butter into a bowl
9) Begin adding powdered sugar.
10) Then add vanilla extract and cream.
11) Mix on high. Make sure the frosting is mixed thoroughly. 
12) When the cupcakes have cooled, take a butter knife and spread the frosting on.

13) Your red velvet cupcakes are ready!

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Personalize Your Binder

         This week's theme is decorating school supplies. Today we are going to make our binders special, by adding photos and some other and small homemade frames. You can find the required supplies at the craft store. This is not time consuming at all. It takes 30 minutes at the maximum. This is a fun activity and demands very little effort. Below are the supplies  you will need to make your own, special binder. (Go to this link if you can't find the supplies: http://www.staples.com/ )

• 1" binder      
• Chosen photos (I suggest photo copies since you will have to cut them).
• Construction paper  
• Scissors
• Glue or tape   

                The steps are listed below. Make sure to follow them very carefully. If you have extra decorations, then put them in according to you. If you have any questions, suggestions, or advice; feel free to leave a comment and be sure to follow. You can also take the poll. Whichever category will have the most votes, will be selected for my next post. So start decorating your binders!

  1) There will be a blank, see through page attached to the cover. Find that page otherwise you can't decorate the binder.

  2) Take a photo and a peice of construction paper. Cut the construction paper so it is slightly bigger than your photo. Make sure to cut the construction paper in the shape of your photo. The photo should be no bigger than 4" by 3" inches.

  3) Do this for all of the photos.
  4) Glue/ tape all of the corners of the photo to the frame. Do this for all of the photos.
  5)  Slide all of the photos in to the see through page.
  6) You have your personalized binder ready!

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Sketching Fruits

                                                         Sketching Fruits

           

      Today we will sketch fruits. Sketching fruits is one of my favorite ways to pass time and have fun. It does not take a lot of time. It looks creative on cards for teachers, friends, and family.  One of the best things, is that the level of difficulty does not vary with the fruit. All the fruits require the same number of effort. In art coloring requires more effort then drawing with pencil. So get your pencils sharpened and lets get started.

The fruit we will do today is an apple. Make sure to pay attention to the picture above because it will be your reference. Do not shade the whole apple. Only shade the parts you are instructed to do so. Be sure to pay attention to the directions and picture. Most important- Have  Fun!    

1) Draw a circle (use a compass)

2) Make a small curve at the top (use picture)

3) Draw a small,slightly bent,vertical line on the top of the curve

4) Make a leaf and link it to the bent line by adding a horizontal line.

5) Shade the edges.

6) You are done!

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