S'mores Parfaits

Hi everyone,

Happy Sunday!  I have been MIA lately and have a good excuse for that.  Our little Pippin is growing up so fast and I want to spend every minute that I can with him during these early months.  Also, he is way to active right now to let me do any crafting - soon that will change.

Today I want to share with you some gluten free & dairy free S'mores Parfaits I made.  I used a recipe from Gluten Free Palate and tailored the ingredients based on my diet.  This recipe yields 4 single servings.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 cup organic sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch (gluten free)
• 2 cups of almond milk
• 2 tablespoons of non-dairy butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (gluten free)
• Kinnikinnick Graham Style Crackers (gluten free & dairy free)
• So Delicious CocoWhip!  

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and almond milk.
2. Continue stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
3. Boil for approx. one minute then add non-dairy butter and vanilla extract.
4. Remove pan from heat and let cool until it reaches room temperature.
5. Spoon crushed graham crackers into glass jars or bowls (reserve some for topping later).
6. Add pudding over graham cracker layer.
7. Place jars in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
8. Top with non-dairy So Delicious CocoWhip!
9. Sprinkle leftover graham cracker crumbs on top.
10. Enjoy!

These 1/5 liter glass Weck jars are so adorable!  You can find them at World Market.

Pretty layers of sweetness ...

I didn't have any, but you could add some tiny gluten free marshmallows to the top.

Wishing you a week filled with treats! 

A Valentine Rose

Hello friends,

I have a card to share with you today.  This was made for a special gal, who after battling cancer, is now paying it forward by helping to build the spirits of other cancer patients.  I think she deserves a medal!

The roses were stamped in Pretty in Pink & Regal Rose, then cut out.  I used an aqua painter on the lighter areas.  Star Dust Stickles were added to both the rose and bud for a little shimmer.  The leaves were done in Mellow Moss & Old Olive.

Pure sweetness ...

A bow was created using 1/2" Pink Pirouette seam binding.  I thought a silver glittered heart would look elegant in the center.

A peek inside ...

Happy Valentine's Day to you!

Wishing you quiet moments with the one you love ...

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  SU A Rose is a Rose, PSX Happy Valentine's Day
Paper:  Natural White Linen, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Rose - Pretty in Pink & Regal Rose; Leaves - Mellow Moss & Old Olive; Sentiment - Basic Gray
Accessories:  Pink Pirouette 1/2" Seam Binding, Recollections Silver Heart Glittered Brad, Star Dust Stickles, SU Mini Heart Punch, Spellbinders Timeless Rectangles Die, JustRite Custom Dies, Aqua Painter, Bow-Easy
Technique:  Two Step Stamping
Card Size:  4 1/2" x 6 1/4"

Our Little Pippin

Hello my friends,

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love cats.  After losing our precious Cheops life hasn't been the same.  So I have been keeping a secret!

We now have a new member of the family, a fawn Ocicat.  He is just the most adorable, handsome kitty!  After going back and forth with names we finally decided on 'Pippin'.  If you are not familiar with the breed it is a cross between a Siamese and an Abyssinian and looks like it stepped right out of the wild!

The rarest and most exotic colors in Ocicats are the 'champagne' colors (blue, fawn, lavender, blue silver, fawn silver and lavender silver).  Pippin's coat is fawn spotted on a pale ivory agouti ground.  His cute nose and paw pads are pink.   

Below are pics from his first photo shoot.

He still had his baby fur in these pictures.  As he matures his spots will be more pronounced.

All paused, and posed ...

     

Pippin celebrating his 4 month old birthday!  He is growing up quickly and is so full of energy.  He is involved in everything I do.  

After a day of running around and playing fetch he is tired ... zzzzz

For now, Pippin is not allowed in my craft room.  There are way too many shiny objects, rolls of ribbon and trinkets. 

Remember, no one owns an Ocicat they own you!