Block Quilt

This quilt measures 5'x10' (large enough for a toddler bed) and it folds down nicely into a pillow size rectangle.

Chocolate Cups

A few years ago, D and I found this mold at Urban Outfitters (in Madison). They are supposed to be used for making ice glass shot glasses for your drinks. The package also suggests using them to bake; they are heat resistant to 400*. I filled the mold with melted chocolate (candy melts) and then allowed it to cool (in the freezer). When cooled, I removed the chocolate (by turning the mold inside out) to yield 4 shot glasses. I will fill them with mousse, or whipped cream and berries, or little chunks of cake and fruit. I haven't decided yet.

Tiny Cheesecakes

I made tiny cheesecakes with strawberry topping, and a chocolate covered strawberry on the side. Your cost $3.00

Creme Eggs

1/2 C. light corn syrup
1/4 C. butter, room temperature
3 C. confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt (omitted)
yellow food coloring

Cream together syrup, butter, and vanilla. Slowly add sugar, and beat until fluffy. Place 1/4 of filling in a separate bowl and add a few drops of food coloring to make it a happy yellow. Melt chocolate for your candy mold and allow to harden in shape. Fill mold with white filling. Add small amount of yellow to the center. Refrigerate until firm. Coat with remaining chocolate.

Garlic Sauce

Lebanese style garlic sauce is a great sandwich spread. Typically it is used inside the pita bread when having shawarma.

2 whole heads of garlic, peeled
1 C. olive oil
1/2 C. vegetable oil
1 lemon (juice)
1 tsp. sea salt (fine grind)

In food processor, chop garlic until it clings to the sides. Scrape down bowl and add some oil. Secure lid and leave on the 'food process' setting. Slowly and alternatively add the rest of the oil and the lemon juice. It should take on a mayonnaise type suspension. Add salt and give your garlic a stir by hand to be sure all ingredients have combined. This process took me about 2 minutes.

Beaded Lanyards

Little Red Booties

Finished size about 3-6 mo.