Doughnuts

Hey all. In the mood for something for that sweet tooth? Check out this take on doughnuts. My kids love it. When I am looking for that special treat or an occasional after school sweet, this one tops it. It is quick and easy to prepare. The kids will flip for it. Remember though, not to much as we do not want to ruin our dinner appetitie.
Glazed Doughnut Crisps

1 (18-ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, room temperature (recommended: Pillsbury)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon brandy extract
Prepared vanilla frosting
Drippy icing, recipe follows

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Knead dough with flour, adding in 2 parts, and brandy extract. Break into 2-inch pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch long rope. On an ungreased cookie sheet, shape rope like a doughnut, pinching ends together. Freeze for 10 minutes. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cookies should be just lightly golden on top.

Cool completely. Frost each cookie with vanilla frosting. Drizzle Drippy Icing over cookies.

Drippy Icing:
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 drop yellow food coloring

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk. Tint with 1 drop yellow food coloring. Add more powdered sugar for stiffer consistency, if desired. Drizzle over cookies

Venture Capital, Venture Capital Database

Hello all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all.
VentureDeal Venture Capital Database is a venture capital database that provides information to its subscribers relating to technology related deals located in both the United States and Israel. The company is based in Menlo Park, Calif. and it provides regularly updated information on the newest technology related transactions. To become a part of this site, one needs to log on and subscribe. As a member you have access to various information such as the ability to find active investors and track competitors. If this is an application that you find interesting or beneficial to you, then I urge you to check out this useful and informative site. Keep in mind for those unsure if this is for you, there is a fourteen day risk free trial membership that is of no cost. If you are as impressed as I am sure you will be, just sign on after the fourteen days are up.

Sunday Morning

Morning all. My daughter is in from college this weekend. It is great having her here. She doing homework now though. We had a nice day shopping yesterday. More clothes of course. I just finished reading the paper. One of my favorite things to do on Sunday mornings. I try to get up before anyone else and watch the news and have a coffee. Does it get any better. I hope you all are checking out some of the recipes that I am posting as they are some of my fsvorites. Let me know what you think.

Swiss Army Knife

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Swiss Army Knife is a gift site that has added a new product, Swiss Army Knives. It is never to early to begin your holiday shopping and what a great item to give your Dad. I mean what man would not love a swiss army knife, or how about your Mom. We can not forget her. This would be a great Mother's Day present for next year. Do any of you love to camp? Perhaps you current Army Knife is getting dull or you just want a better quality. Look no further. This site has a great selection of swiss army pocket knives. If any of you have a business, this would make a unique corporate gift that will be talked about for months to come. Face it, the gift ideas are endless when it comes to swiss army knives. Who would not want one of these? giftideas this is the site to check out if you are in the market for a gift for someone special on your list. Anyone would really appreciate a new swiss pocket knife. I know my husband would be just lost without his. Be sure to checkout this site.
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Cheese Souffle

Hey all. Here is a recipe for a cheese souffle that I make often. It is so easy to prepare and tastes just like the more difficult variety. Please try it out and let me know what you think. You will not believe how fast it goes together. Serve it with a fruit salad and hard rolls. The house will smell great when you bake it as well. Have fun with it.

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus more to butter a 6-cup gratin dish
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups cold whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 extra-large eggs
2 1/3 cups grated Swiss cheese, preferably Gruyere (about 6 ounces)
3 tablespoons minced fresh chive blades

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Butter a 6-cup gratin dish, and set it aside. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the flour, and mix it in well with a whisk. Cook for 10 seconds, and add the milk in 1 stroke, and mix it in with a whisk. Keep stirring with the whisk until the mixture thickens and comes to a strong boil, which will take about 2 minutes. It should be thick and smooth. Remove from the heat, and stir in the salt and pepper. Allow about 10 minutes for the white sauce to cool.

Meanwhile, break the eggs into a bowl, and beat well with a fork. Add the eggs, the cheese and the chives to the cooled sauce, and mix well to combine. Pour into the buttered gratin dish and cook immediately, or set aside until ready to cook.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the souffle is puffy and well browned on top. Although it will stay inflated for quite awhile, it is best served immediately

Drug Forum

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and i came across a very interesting site that i wanted to pass on to you all as well.
drug detox is a unique forum dealing with drug addictions. What I find interesting and unique about this site is that prior drug users get on the site and have the opportunity to tell their story. One can read about the difficulties and hardships they faced and hopefully their success of overcoming the drug addiction. Read about their detox experience. I hope that people who view this site can pass it on to others and see the good that can come in going through a successful detox program. Be sure to check it out.
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Breakfast

Hey all. I have been looking for breakfast recipes and here is one that I think sounds awesome. Check this out.
Great Ricotta Pancakes


For the topping:
12 slices prosciutto
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
4 Golden Delicious apples
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup

For the pancakes:
2 cups ricotta
4 large eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt
Butter, for cooking
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional
1 cup maple syrup, warmed on stove-top

For the topping:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

On 1 tray lay the slices of prosciutto out in a single flat layer. Season with some salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired, and pop into the oven. Roast the prosciutto until crispy, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Cut each apple into thirds, remove the cheeks and discard the core. Slice each piece into 4 and toss with butter and maple syrup in a large bowl. Transfer to a roasting pan and place in the oven. Roast the apples until they are fork-tender and slightly caramelized on the top, about 30 to 45 minutes depending on ripeness of the fruit.

For the pancakes:
Combine the ricotta, egg yolks, buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Sift the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together into the ricotta mixture and stir until fully combined. In a separate bowl whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and then gently fold into the batter.
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat and add a little butter. Cook 2 to 3 pancakes at a time using a 6-ounce ladle or measuring cup to pour the batter into the pan. The trick to perfect round pancakes to carefully pour all the batter in the same spot and let it roll out to a complete circle. Cook the pancakes on 1 side until they set. When small bubbles appear on the uncooked surface, flip the pancakes and cook until golden on both sides, about 6 minutes. Keep the pancakes on a plate set at the back of the stove under a dry towel to keep warm while you make the rest.

To serve, lay the pancakes on a plate and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with roasted apples, crispy prosciutto strips and warm maple syru