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Thirsty Thursday… in a mug?

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Happy Friday Junior, Foodie Friends!

Welcome to what has become a monthly blog post-I really must get better at this writing and posting thing, lol. Well, I am thankful for my Food Network Magazine inspiration for “A Year of Brownies”.

It’s March already! I have been happily baking for my family this week, as I have my son home on spring break, as well as my niece visiting from Pittsburgh on her break. My house is full of happy taste testers! My heart is full having almost all my family together. The rest of my brood returns to the nest this weekend.

Last night I whipped up a batch of the “Irish Coffee Brownies” which happens to be the March featured brownie. You bake them in individual mugs, which are the perfect portion size for individual desserts!

I made a few minor adjustments, and I have to say they were DELICIOUS!! A little boozy (only a tablespoon of Bailey’s Irish Cream) , very dense, rich and fudgy. Highly recommend for all ages (without alcohol of course)! You could substitute the Irish Cream for a coffee flavored liqueur or Irish whiskey if you prefer. This recipe could also be the base of a brownie ice cream sundae!

I was lucky enough to find this mug at Home Goods, perfect size for “Irish Coffee Brownies” AKA “Mug Brownies”

The recipe was easy to follow, had minimal ingredients and serves four hearty dessert or snack portions of these totally cool mug brownies. You divide the batter among four microwave safe mugs, with each mug taking only 1 minute and 30 seconds to bake. Winner -winner for after dinner sweetness!

The recipe called for making your own flavored whipped cream for garnish, but I had store bought whipped cream in the fridge and opted to use that instead for ease and convenience. I had all other ingredients on hand , with the exception of coffee extract. I didn’t have that so I substituted vanilla extract and it was still amazing.

Click the link above for the original recipe. My only tweaks were store bought whipped cream and vanilla extract. We still enjoyed every bite!

I hope you try your hand at this recipe, and if you do, let me know!

Reach out to the Kitchen via email fromginaskitchen@gmail.com! I’d love to hear from you!

Until next time….

Make everyday a sweet one!

Gina

Sugar Cookies, anyone? Order today!

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Sugar cookies , anyone? Gift mixes with sprinkles and one cookie cutter! Available today through December 3rd… contact the Kitchen via email at fromginaskitchen@gmail.com for details and to order! All orders must be placed by December 3, and will be ready for pick up December 6th. Cost per kit is $6.

Mix as packaged makes 2-2 1/2 dozen cookies, depending on size of cookie cutter (shape and design subject to availability) .

Event: Kids Cupcake Decorating Demo

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March 19th @ 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM

Valentines themed rose cupcakes from our February 6th class! New designs in March!

(Ages 5-12) Get ready for cupcakes! In this class, students will learn to make butter cream frosting and how to apply it. We will also go over basic cupcake decorating tips such as filling a piping bag, preparing for special occasions, and using candy and other edible decorations.

Cost: $10/M; $15/R; $20/NR

Included in the All Access Passport.

Click here for more details.

Hand Painted Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies.

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From Gina’s Kitchen is excited to announce a special Valentines Day “Kitchen Connection” with local artist Kathy Nance! Kathy will be hand painting a limited number of gift sets of heart shaped sugar cookies. The photos below are designs that will be featured in each gift set of six (4 inch each) heart shaped sugar cookies. It’s the delicious and always popular old fashioned rolled sugar cookie you’ve come to love form the kitchen, all dressed up extra special for your special someone! Kathy has come up with assorted heart, flower and duck designs. Each cookie set includes a variety of the designs shown. The last photo details a sample heart shaped cookie next to the original cookie cutter and measuring tape, for those who want to see actual cookie size. Each $40 (plus tax) gift packaged set of cookies can be pre-ordered with deposit via email (fromginaskitchen@gmail.com) NOW! Due to the custom hand painted detail of these cookies, we are accepting a LIMITED number of orders until February 1. Orders will be ready for pick-up on February 13th. Check back later this weekend for more sweet “Kitchen Connections” for Valentines Day!