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Chocolate-Raspberry Love

February 8, 2015 by Patti 16 Comments

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A message of enticement, inspired by LOVE!

   Chocolate-raspberry is OUR thing.  It is one of the first desserts we shared on a date aboard the Spirit of Washington dinner train. The same train where we later declared our marriage vows.  

Awww . . . romance is in the air!

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For better or for worse.

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Sometimes he’s had the best of me . . .

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 It’s been a mutual thing, this sharing of best and worst.

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 God’s love is never ending. His love never fails.  He’s never given up on me . . . or my husband.

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Sometimes I’m sure that both of us wondered what the outcome of our marriage would be, especially during “the difficult years”.

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God knew.  He carried us through the hard times.  He brought healing into our lives and into our marriage.  He set each of us free from the underlying causes of our pain . . . pain that caused each of us to act out in ways that hurt each other.  God never gave up on us and . . . thankfully . . . we never gave up on each other.

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We share a special love that is stronger now than ever.  God knew all along that Our Story would eventually be used for His glory.

Chocolate-Raspberry Love

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February 8, 2015
by Patti
Category Desserts Food Freedom My Husband Recipe Recipes Valentines Day
This fabulous dessert came from a Pampered Chef party and it is a favorite wherever we take it. It is a breeze to make with your favorite brownie mix. I prefer to use a dark chocolate mix and dark chocolate curls for garnish.
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15
Serving Size
Serving Size: 1 square

Notes

To make chocolate curls, hold a vegetable peeler against the narrow side of a chocolate square. Using even pressure, push the blade away from you to create curls. Or, using a cheese grater, grate the chocolate square over the dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (19.9 oz) brownie mix
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries, or frozen whole raspberries without syrup, thawed and drained
  • 3 ounces white chocolate, melted
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream sheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Chocolate curls (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Lightly spray bottom of 9x13 pan with vegetable oil spray.
  • Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions; cool completely.
  • Spread jam onto brownie.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the raspberries for garnish; arrange the remaining 1-1/2 cups raspberries evenly over jam.
  • In microwave safe dish, microwave chocolate on HIGH 1 minute; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted when stirred; cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in medium bowl; mix well.
  • Gradually whisk in melted chocolate and milk.
  • Fold in whipped topping; spread mixture carefully over raspberries.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  • Cut into 15 squares.
  • Garnish with reserved raspberries and chocolate curls, if desired.
  • Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate-Raspberry Love

Serves: 15 servings

Amount Per Serving:
Serving Size: 1 square
Calories 440 calories
% Daily Value*
Total Fat Fat: 26 grams 0
Saturated Fat 0
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 0
Total Carbohydrate 0
Dietary Fiber 0
Sugars
Protein
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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It is still for better or worse with us, but most of the time what we experience is the better . . . and Chocolate-Raspberry Love is the best!

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Much love to you my Valentines.

Blessings,

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Colored Angel Eggs

April 5, 2014 by Patti 13 Comments

We had a get together at our house last night for our Freedom Session facilitators.  If you haven’t heard me talk about Freedom Session before, it is a 9 month long class that Mr. OTN and I direct at our church.  It is basically a healing/discipleship journey that  uncovers the roots of pain in our lives and invites Jesus Christ to heal those areas of our hearts (if you are interested in knowing more you can view the Vimeo of Mr. OTN’s and my personal story on my ABOUT page, where you’ll also find a link to the Freedom Session website).

Anyhoo, one thing you’ve probably heard about us “church folk” is that whenever we get together we have plenty of food!  So while I was wondering what I might prepare for last night’s gathering I popped on over to Pinterest and found these darling colored Deviled Eggs.  I’ve decided to rename them Angel Eggs in honor of our dear facilitators who are real life angels (Mr. OTN and I teach the large group portion of FS each week but our facilitators lead the small groups and pour their lives into each of their participants all year long – so they are angels indeed).

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These are so simple to make and the pictures really tell the story of how to make colored Angel Eggs.  However, for those of you who have never boiled an egg I’ll share the “how to”:

Place eggs in a stainless steel pan and cover with cold water.

Bring the water to a boil and then set the timer for 10 minutes.

When the timer sounds remove pan from stove,  drain off the hot water and run cold water over the eggs until they are cooled.

Crack and peel eggs.

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolk and set aside in a separate bowl.

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 Drop halved eggs into colored water (you can either use food coloring to color your water or an Easter egg coloring kit from the store).  When your eggs have reached the desired color remove and drain on a paper towel.

Meanwhile, mash your egg yolks, add mayonnaise (to desired fluffiness), dry mustard and a little salt to taste.  You can do some other add-ins like bacon, chives, baby shrimp, etc.  Place drained egg halves on a plate, top each will egg yolk filling (if you have a cake decorating kit you can make it look fancy-schmancy . . . but I didn’t . . .  and I was in a hurry . . . so what you see is what you get!).  Sprinkle a little paprika, or any type of garnish you’d prefer on top of each egg.

There you have it!  Bee-u-tee-ful colored Angel Eggs!

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 Of course we had a lot more food than just our Angel Eggs by the time all of our facilitators arrived.  It was GRAND!

You can’t begin know how much we love these people that we get to direct in Freedom Session (tears of joy as I write).  As we draw near the end of another year together, and graduation for our FS participants, I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for these caring and generous men and women who have overcome pain in their own lives and have chosen to be people who GIVE BACK to others what God has given them.

So, what do you think of these colored Angel Eggs?  Cute, yes?  I also saw some eggs on Pinterest that were cracked before dyeing with their shells still on.  After the shells were removed the dye was darker in the area where the shell was cracked.  You can see these and other Spring/Easter Decorating ideas on my Pinterest board.  I also have some Spring and Easter Recipes on my Food Glorious Food and Appetizers Pinterest pages.  As I’m sending you over there I’m thinkin’ that I really need to get those boards more organized!  “Someday” I will find the time.

Do you dye Easter eggs at your house?  What different types of dyeing techniques have you tried?  Which is your favorite?  I love hearing new ideas!

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