Archive for January, 2009

Pecan Pie
[ 0 ] January 13, 2009 |

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie3 eggs1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter2 tsp. vanilla1 cup white syrup1 1/2 cup pecans1 unbaked pie shell (*can be found at your local grocery store)1 can whipped creamPreheat oven to 275 degrees. Beat the eggs and butter slightly; add in the syrup and sugar; beat until mixed well. Add in the vanilla and pecans; […]

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Drinks on Me: Black Russian (Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] January 13, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: Black Russian (Alcoholic)

Black Russian2 oz. vodka (*the good stuff is suggested;-)1 oz. coffee liqueurIce cubesAdd ingredients, one after the other, into a glass on top of the ice. Stir. Serve:-)*Johnna’s tip: Vodka lovers, this one is for you. It’s the cocktail when you need the milky taste of vodka on your palate:-) Drink responsibly! Picture source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodka […]

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Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Hello Cupcake (D.C.)
[ 0 ] January 12, 2009 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Hello Cupcake (D.C.)

Cupcakes anyone?? When one is in the mood for cupcakes in the District, there is no shortage as of lately…with Cakelove, Georgetown Cupcake and now Hello Cupcake on the scene, cupcakes in the District are far from extinct. Before venturing out to see SlumDog Millionaire (which by the way is one of the best movies […]

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Buttercream Frosting
[ 0 ] January 12, 2009 |

Buttercream Frosting

Buttercream Frosting1 cup powdered sugar1 egg white1 stick butter8 tbsp. Crisco1/2 tsp. vanillaIn a bowl, combine all ingredients with a hand held blender (*or if you are one of the lucky ones with a KitchenAid mixer, then use this instead;-) Blend all ingredients until fluffy and use to spread on whatever you like:-)*Johnna’s tip: This […]

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Drinks on Me: Banana Shake (Non-Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] January 12, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: Banana Shake (Non-Alcoholic)

Banana Shake2 peeled bananas2 cups cold milk1 1/2 tbsp. honey1/2 tsp. vanillaIn a blender, combine all ingredients until smooth. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Add in a little of the powdered protein to create the perfect protein shake. The powdered protein can be found at your local GNC. Enjoy! Picture source: http://www.beatrice.ca/kitchen_pages/dssrts_bvrgs/smoothie_coolberry_p.html Read More…

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