Reindeer Noses: Another Pintrest Review

Considering the holiday is right around the corner, I thought a review on a festive treat would be nice.

The Recipe:from http://houseonhilltop.wordpress.com/

Reindeer Noses

 

http://houseonhilltop.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/our-favorite-christmas-treat/

My Directions:

• Round Pretzels
• Hershey's Kisses (unwrapped)
• M & M's (preferably red and green)

1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. 
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place kisses on sheet.
4. Bake until soft.

Kisses hold their shape.  You will need to feel if they are soft.

5. Remove from oven and slide a pretzel ring over the top of the kiss.
6. Add a M & M to the tip of the kiss and press down.
7. Let reindeer noses cool completely before removing. (I put in mine in the fridge)

My Additions:

 

I made no additions to the original recipe.  Although, I didn't follow the directions from the recipe.  It worked better for me to put the pretzel over the kiss, otherwise the kiss fell out.

My Serving Suggestions:

On a beautiful Christmas Platter! 

My Review:

Pros:

• very simple
• kids love to help
• tasty

Cons:

• the chocolate kiss cracked a bit

Would I make these again?

 Yes!

Homemade Maple Flavoured Syrup

A few months back I found - make your own maple syrup recipes on Pintrest that interested me.  I tried this one:

The Recipe:  from http://www.mykitchenescapades.com/

 

http://www.mykitchenescapades.com/2012/11/homemade-syrup.html

My Directions:

• 1 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring (found by vanilla)

1. Add sugar and water to a pan
2. Boil for 1 minute (do not stir)
3. Remove from heat and add maple flavoring 

My Alterations:

 
I added less maple flavoring.  I cut the original recipe in half.  The original calls for 1 1/4 tsp. of maple flavoring.  When I halved it I added 1/2 tsp.  

Next time I will add equal amounts white and brown sugar.  In this case 1/2 cup white and 1/2 cup brown.  I will also boil for 2 min. (hopefully to thicken it up a bit).    

My Serving Suggestions:

Pancakes (also found a great recipe I will post soon)

Waffles

French Toast

Coffee / Tea

Bananas

My Review:

Pros:

• quick and easy
• tastes like syrup (imitation)
• kids love it
• I like the amount half a recipe made
• fits in a ball jar

Cons:

• A bit thin for my liking 

Is this real Maple Syrup?  No.  Is it similar to Aunt Jamima?  Yes.  My husband enjoyed it and my kids wanted to like the plate.   

Would I make this again?

 Yes

with alterations

A Pintrest try and a Pintrest success! All Natural Pancake Recipe

I've decided, since I am an avid user of Pintrest and I actually make the recipes and do the crafts, I would blog about it. 

 

The Recipe: from http://www.blogilates.com/

 

100% Natural Pancakes 

http://www.blogilates.com/recipe-index/100-natural-pancakes-recipe-gluten-free-flourless-low-calorie#sthash.VXpOiVQd.dpbs

 

 

My Directions:

• 1 Ripe Banana

• 2 Eggs

1. Break apart the banana in a zip top bag, then mash until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl whisk 2 eggs then add the mashed banana.   
3. Heat a skillet over med. heat add a bit of butter.
4. Drop tablespoon size spoon fulls into the skillet.
5. When the "pancake" looks bubbly and somewhat set, flip.

 

My Additions:

 

I tried the first batch without adding anything to the batter.  Then I added cinnamon and nutmeg to the second batch.  I did not try any toppings. 

 

My Serving Suggestions:

Syrup (I have a maple flavored syrup recipe I like - coming soon)
Jelly
Fresh Berries

 

My Review:

Pros: 

• quick and simple to make
• satisfying
• pancake like
• did not stick to pan like eggs sometimes do
• original recipe is perfect
• no flour
• no sugar

Cons:

• thin / spreads in pan
• not wet but, close
• I didn't like it with the cinnamon and nutmeg

Would I make these again? 

Yes!