Hanover Outing

My favorite store in Hanover, NH

Gelato at Morano Gelato

I had a scoop of dark chocolate gelato with thick hot chocolate poured over it.

Sweater: J. Crew
Coat: J. Crew
Jeans: DKNY (similar)
Bag: ASOS
Bracelet: Kiel James Patrick
Boots: Hunter

Longing for Spring Temps

Coat: J. Crew 
Shirt: Ann Taylor (similar)
Pants: Gap (similar)
Necklace: (similar)
Bracelet: J. Crew

Winter Comfort

One of my favorite breakfasts, winter or summer, is French toast. I've tried many different versions including challah, as well as cream cheese and maple, walnut stuffed, baked French toast! But one of my favorites so far was this recipe which I whipped up on a "cheat day" for the perfect winter meal! Check out the recipe below!


RASPBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Ingredients:
1 loaf of long, thin French bread cut into 12 thick slices (if you have a thicker, shorter loaf, cut into 8 or so thick slices).
1 cup of Milk
2 large Eggs
1/4 up Orange Juice
Splash of Vanilla
Handful of Fresh Raspberries

Directions:
Whisk together the milk, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla in a medium size mixing bowl. Butter a flat, non-stick skillet pan. and put over a medium/low heat. Dip a few of the French bread slices in the milk mixture, coating each side. Put the slices on the pan and cook on each side for 4-5 minutes, or until lightly browned on both sides. Do the same with the rest till all the slices have been cooked. Top with raspberries and raspberry syrup (recipe below) and serve hot off the pan. 

Serves: 4 people


RASPBERRY SYRUP

Ingredients:

12 oz. bag Frozen Raspberries
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup Water
Splash of Orange Juice

Directions: 
In a medium saucepan put together all the ingredients. Mix occasionally with a wooden spoon over a medium heat until the raspberries have thawed and it all comes to a boil. Stir constantly till everything has become a liquid syrup (no more whole raspberries). Pour through a strainer to separate the liquid from the seeds. Throw out the seeds and pour the strained syrup into a pitcher and refrigerate till the french toast is ready, or serve hot over the toast.

Enjoy!

Valentine's Hot Chocolate

- Valentine's Hot Chocolate -

Ingredients:

2 cups 2% Milk
Small pinch of Salt
Small splash of Vanilla
2 ounces Good Quality Milk Chocolate, finely chopped
1 ounce Good Quality Bittersweet Chocolate, finely chopped

1 ounce Good Quality Dark Chocolate, finely chopped

Splash of Raspberry Syrup, Hazelnut Syrup, or Orange Liqueur (optional)
6 Marshmallows

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, heat milk, salt, and vanilla together over a medium heat, stirring frequently till the milk starts to bubble (but not a full boil).  Remove pan from heat and add the chocolate. Whisk for a minute or so until the chocolate has melted.  Add the syrup or liqueur, if desired.  Pour into 2 mugs, add 3 marshmallows to each, and enjoy with your special someone!

Happy Valentine's Day!

ToDoggan Run!

Coat: J. Crew (similar) (also similar)
Faux Fur Collar: vintage (similar)
Ear Muffs: L.L.Bean
Sweater: J. Crew Factory
Shirt: Chaps (similar)
Jeans: DKNY
Boots: Hunter
Bracelet: Kiel James Patrick