Moonlit Hike and Charity Items

This Sunday is the last collection day for charitable items for Coats For Kids and the Geauga County Dog Shelter that Brad and I are organizing.

We will be in the parking lot before the Moonlight Hike on Sunday evening gathering gently worn or new coats and jackets for the kids (all sizes) as well as items for the dog shelter (see list below).

We would LOVE to have you join in on the hike as well, if you like. There will be a campfire afterwards that Brad was kind enough to set up for us to have and nibblies will be on hand too. Thank you, Brad!
(someone said something about Whiskey and Bourbon Balls...I'm in!)

For details on the hike click here.

ITEMS FOR DOG SHELTER
-- gently used blankets (or new!), sheets, towels
-- canned/dry dog food, treats
-- laundry detergent, bleach
-- paper towels
-- leashes, collars
-- medical supplies

If you are unable to come to the parking lot before the hike to drop off items let me know and we can make arrangements or you're welcome to drop them off at my house. Let me know.

Thank you...on behalf of the Kids and the Pups!

Happy Holidays!

Popovers to die for!

This recipe is SO easy and so yummy. I highly recommend using the suggested substitutions to lower fat and cholesterol.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 12 popovers

1.5 cups flour (Suggested, 3/4 c all-purpose flour, 3/4 c whole wheat flour)
3/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs (suggested, 2 yolks, 4 egg whites)
1.5 cups milk (suggested, fat-free...trust me...it's still amazing)

In large bowl, mix flour and salt; make a well in center. In another bowl, beat eggs and milk, then pour into well. Gradually stir egg mixture into flour/salt until batter is the consistency of heavy cream yet slightly lumpy; do not overbeat. Allow batter to rest for about 30 mins to an hour.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place 1 tsp butter in each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin or two 6-cup popover tin (suggested use very little or none to reduce fat/chol). Heat in oven until butter melts...about a min. Divide batter among cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 20 mins.

Turn out popovers,serve immediately. And take a picture because they are so gorgeously yummy and huge when they come out of the oven...but the height doesn't last long (this is normal).

Grab some butter, honey and/or jam and enjoy!

(pict...mini popovers!!!)