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time management, a new year, and getting back to the things i love

January 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment


it seems that the whirlwind of work, family, feasting, and the holiday excitement has finally passed. i can tell because i’m actually sitting at my computer and typing on the keyboard getting ready to post a recipe and photos! not just quickly checking my email and running out the door.

can i tell you something? this, right now…feels amazing. it’s been like a month since i last posted and at first i felt guilty not blogging…but then i realized that was silly, who cares if i blog or not?

what i really felt was sad. sad because i like to bake and blog and take pictures. i like to browse all the other lovely blogs out there, being in awe of all the great talent and snatching up inspiration at every click. it’s fun, i like it, and it makes me happy.

so, this year, my resolution is to perfect my at home time management. usually, i have no problem managing my time. at work, for example, i get stuff done. i’m not one to be idle and chat away the day when i’m at work, i think this is due to my tendency to be extremely awkward in all social scenarios…and if i’m idle at work, i’m anxious. that’s just the way it goes. at home, it’s a much different story. i’m only accountable to myself, so if i get sucked into watching 3 hours of whatever series i’m currently obsessed with…oh well. i’ll get to my tasks later. at work, heck no, i’m getting to my tasks now and i’m doing it as well and efficiently as i can…then i’m going home.

see the problem here? i don’t want to do my best work only at work…i want to my best work on my time.


so, here’s to a new year and a new, more productive me. let’s celebrate! i brought profiteroles and hot fudge sauce!

hot fudge sauce
adapted from epicurious.
i made this sauce with bittersweet chocolate, it’s amazing if you like your chocolate to be serious. i just spied this on joy the baker today…next time i’m adding coffee. she says all there is to say about hot fudge sauce…so check it out.

2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 oz. finely chopped chocolate (i used 70%)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

place cream, corn syrup, sugar, cocoa, salt and half of the chocolate in a medium saucepan. melt chocolate, bring to a low boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. remove from heat and stir in remaining chocolate, butter and vanilla. pour onto whatever and enjoy!

coffee ice cream
adapted from the perfect scoop.
the original recipe calls for whole milk and cup and a half of beans…i just used what i had with wonderful results.

1 1/2 cups whole milk (all i had was 2%, it worked nicely)
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup whole coffee beans
pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon finely ground coffee

warm milk, sugar, whole beans, salt and a 1/2 cup of cream in a medium saucepan. once warm, cover and allow to steep for hour.

rewarm mixture. pour remaining cream into a large bowl and set a mesh strainer on top. in a sperate medium bowl, whisk egg yolks. slowly pour temper warm coffee mixture into egg yolks. pour back into the saucepan and stir constantly over medium heat until custard thickends and coats the spoon. Pour custard through the strainer and mix with cream. press the beans so as to extract all of the coffee goodness. mix in vanilla and stir until cool over an ice bath. chill completely before freezing in ice cream machine.

profiteroles
from the perfect scoop.

1 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
c1 up flour
4 large, room temperature eggs
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon milk

preheat oven to 425 and line baking sheet with parchment or silicone baking mat.
heat sugar, water, salt and butter in a small saucepan, stirring until butter melts. remove from heat and pour all flour into pan at once and stir vigorously until the dough pulls away from the pan and is smooth.

allow dough to cool for about 2 minutes before briskly beating in eggs, one at a time, until smooth and shiny.

either pipe or drop small (walnut) sized rounds onto baking sheet, spacing evenly (about 1 inch apart). mix remaining yolk with milk and brush tops of profiteroles. bake for 30 minutes or until puffed and browned. turn off oven and leave for 5 minutes.

either tear or cut profiteroles in half, top with ice cream and hot fudge.

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Comments

  1. Chocolate Shavings

    January 8, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    I don’t know any one who could say no to that – at any time of day!

    Reply
  2. cindy

    January 8, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    you had me at the profiteroles. welcome back to your own house. missed you and looking forward to more yummy recipes and gorgeous photos! enjoy your weekend!

    Reply
  3. Memória

    January 8, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    ¡Umm, todo se ve muy rico! I love that you made everything from scratch. I think my espresso ice cream could use some that hot fudge sauce.

    Reply
  4. Johanna

    January 8, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    oh goodness me. I’m definitely looking forward to more of your posts! missed you!

    Reply
  5. ivorypomegranate

    January 9, 2010 at 9:09 am

    Oooo profiteroles! They turned out so perfect, great job!

    Reply
  6. onesilentwinter

    January 9, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    okay so here it is for week now i have been going to your other blog?? of the same name but the last entry was september 29! i was freaked out!! so glad i found you again! happy new year dear girl!

    Reply
  7. Ingrid

    January 10, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Hey, Cindy! Welcome back! You said it well….I feel the same way, though its the kids and their demands interfering that keeps me away. I need to get better at craving out time for myself. This is a great post to come back to. I’m gonna give that hot fudge a try asap! It actually looks thick and fudgy.

    Merry belated Christmas and Happy New Year!
    ~ingrid

    Reply
  8. Rosa's Yummy Yums

    January 10, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    What a gorgeous dessert idea! So scrumptious looking!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  9. the southern hostess

    January 10, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    The time management thing is such a struggle for me too, so I feel your pain. This looks amazing. So nice to have you and your culinary efforts back!

    Reply
  10. Michelle

    January 11, 2010 at 8:19 am

    Glad you’re back… I’ve missed your posts.

    And what a great treat to come back with! It all looks and sounds wonderful. I’d love to try this ice cream, but I’ve hesitated on adding the coffee beans. Do they get soft? I just can’t seem to wrap my brain around that.

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 11, 2010 at 11:20 am

      michelle,
      the beans actually stay firm…crazy, i know! i love coffee ice cream, so i’d definitely recommend giving it a whirl 🙂

      Reply
  11. dawn

    January 11, 2010 at 11:23 am

    there you are! you’ve been missed Ms. thing! I love your new do here! It is so time for me to get my own dot com too.
    don’t go away again, ok? lol

    Reply
  12. Jennifer

    January 11, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    AMAZING photos!!!! I adore profiteroles!! The coffee icecream is a brilliant pair!

    The time management at home sounds perfect, I wish you the best! 🙂

    Reply
  13. El

    January 12, 2010 at 10:26 am

    We care whether or not you blog! You’re recipe is beautiful and the photos are delicious. Glad you’re back.

    Reply
  14. Asiye

    January 12, 2010 at 11:26 am

    happy new year!
    i am smitten, my mouth is watering- i weill definitely try the recipe..sometime now i need a quick fix- gues i will just settle for the ice cream part…

    Reply
  15. federica

    January 12, 2010 at 11:37 am

    mmm..che delizia!! complimenti!

    Reply
  16. ingrid

    January 13, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Love the new look, Cindy!
    ~ingrid

    Reply

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