Today, Novak Djokovic beat defending champion Andy Murray 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the Madrid Open final.
And since tennis is considered a white sport I wanted to make something special, easy and white.
It is called White Chocolate and Wafer Hazelnut Filling.
You need only 2 ingredients:
-white chocolate chips and wafer with hazelnut filling
In the food processor, whiz wafer cookies until reduced to crumbs. (Just think how Novak Djokovic whizzed Murray). Set aside.
Melt the white chocolate chips using double boiler.
Pour melted chocolate onto prepared baking sheet and spread out into a large rectangle or any shape you want to.
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Add 1/4 cup of wafer crumbs and press into chocolate. Keep pressing until wafer are inside of the chocolate.
Be sure wafer crumbs are inside of white chocolate.
Set in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes or until no longer wet-looking. It will look like the picture below.
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Cut into pieces and share with all people you love..If you have nobody to love (that’s sad), send your love towards tennis no 1 player, Novak Djokovic.
5 star cookies White Chocolate with Hazelnut Filling
White Sport, White Chocolate and Wafer Hazelnut Filling
Ingredients
1 Package White Chocolate Chips (226 gr)
1/4 cup Crumbs (Use Wafer with hazelnut filling)
Instructions
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In the food processor, whiz wafer cookies until reduced to crumbs. Set aside.
Melt the white chocolate chips using double boiler.
Pour melted chocolate onto prepared baking sheet and spread out into a large rectangle or any shape you want to.
Add 1/4 cup of wafer crumbs and press into chocolate. Keep pressing until wafer are inside of the chocolate.
Set in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes or until no longer wet-looking. It will look like the picture below.
Yes, you can. You need to find a blue glass bottle and fill it up with water, close with a cork or a plastic cap. (DO NOT USE A METAL CAP)
Then, put the bottle in direct sunlight from one hour to 12 hrs. (no more then 12 hrs)
Remove for use.
The water will absorb the Sun’s energy and the energy of the color of the container. And you can have it. Your Blue Sun Water!
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Therefore, drinking blue water will introduce the calming effect of the color blue into your body, relaxing your mind and gently removing your worries away.
If you still don’t believe in emotional and spiritual aspect to it, let me answer the following question….
Why should you drink the blue water?
Relieves rough & dry skin
Helps you lose weight
Improves complexion
Reduces inflammations and redness of the eyes
Heals cracked and chafed skin
Reduces the large pores of the skin
Fills you with love
For Cancer: It’s important to drink a lot of water when taking chemo or other cancer treatments
It will remove recurring blocks or problems that you’re not even aware of because it works at the subconscious level
Can darken your hair if you wash it daily with blue water
Taken at bedtime it relieves insomnia and helps to sleep well
For swollen gums and inflammation, hold the blue water in the mouth for a few minutes and then spit it out
Gargle with it for relieving sore throat.
Also, blue water makes house plants grow better!
Because it will help you to change the mental patterns that created situations in your life you do not want any more.
So, let’s start drinking blue water!!!
Psychological Properties of Colors
Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.
Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect.
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I am sending you love, hugs and sunshine from your favorite blog, 5 star cookies
but because there is so much fear out there of butter. Can you actually believe that butter is good for you. Why?
Why is butter good for you?
1. It is Filled with Immune-Boosting Vitamins
Butter is a source of vitamins A, D, K and E. It’s an especially rich source of Vitamin A in the form that is easiest for our bodies to use.
1TBSP of butter = 7 percent and 2 percent of your daily values of vitamins A and D.
2. It May Prevent Tooth Decay
Certain fat-soluble vitamins – including calcium and vitamins A, D and K and may help fight cavities and even reverse tooth decay, according to research
3. Helps absorption of vitamins and minerals from vegetables
When butter is used in cooking with vegetables, it helps our bodies process and use the water soluble vitamins and minerals found in the veg.
4. Can help protect against cancer
Conjugated Linoleic Acid has been tied to tumor reduction in colorectal cancer and may even help fight breast cancer,
CLA is only found in butter from grass-fed cows is attributed to having anti-cancer properties
as well as preventing weight gain.
5. Trace Minerals
Butter is also a source of minerals that are required only in tiny quantities by our bodies.
These include manganese, zinc, chromium & iodine.
So, can you eat homemade butter?
Yes, you can. When fat comes from natural sources, and we don’t combine it with too many refined carbohydrates, we have no reason to fear it.
Just remember one thing, eat in moderation!
So, are you still scared of our little yellow, fatty butter? Of course not.
You know that living in fear is not life so start your day, today, by making my homemade butter. (click on the link below)
homemade butter from the best food blog 5starcookies
Hi,
Do you need to butter someone up? Like your husband, your boss…
or do you want to make magic in your kitchen that will help you lose 20 lbs . (You will learn more about it in my next post).
Yes, I am talking about making homemade butter. Do you even remember what kind of butter it is?
Pure, unadulterated, rich and creamy and fatty, and above all, your own creation.
If you want your butter to be “the best one” you need and you must pay attention to the quality of the milk.
So, my tip number one: Buy the high quality milk (the best one you can find and afford).
I like to say I want milk from happy cows-cows that have been happily munching grass. It will produce richer, sweeter tasting milk and cream—which translates into better butter.
For this recipe you need only one ingredient:
Whipping Cream (2 cups). It has to be room-temperature cream.
2 cups cream
Put 2 cups of cream into mixer and whip it on high speed for about 10 min.
whip cream
It will initially whip up into whipped cream but keep going.
The whipped cream will get thicker and thicker, like whipped butter. Keep whipping. You will see sudden change
when the milk fat and solids separate out dramatically, leaving thin liquid behind.
What you see is the butter fat separating from the buttermilk.
Be sure to use your kitchen towel to cover up any open areas to avoid splashing.
Very important: Please drain away all of that buttermilk and use it for your favorite recipe.
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To finish the butter, pour 2 cups of your ice water over the butter, into the mixer, and rinse the remaining buttermilk out of the butter by running mixer on medium speed.
Once again, drain the excess water at the bottom of the mixing bowl
Repeat the cold water rinse (3 or 4 times), until water is clear after mixing. Drain any remaining water into sink.
The more thoroughly you rinse, the longer your butter will last.
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Using your spatula, loosen the butter from the whisk and press butter fat onto the side of the mixing bowl to remove any excess water.
Then pack it into an airtight container or into some plastic wrap. It can store it in the fridge for up to 2-4 weeks.
Have you ever had this problem when “cream puffs” collapse in front of your eyes and you have no idea why?
Well, I will give you 5 top tips to create successful cream puffs.
DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR TO EARLY IN THE BAKING, when the structure of the puffs wasn’t yet solidified.
DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR BAKING SHEET.
BE SURE TO HAVE AT LEAST 2 INCHES OF SPACE BETWEEN THE PUFFS WHEN YOU PIPE THEM.
BAKE CREAM PUFFS USING TEMPERATURE OF 400F. THE HIGH HEAT PROVIDES A RAPID RISE WITH A HOLLOW CENTER.
TURN THE OVEN OFF AND LET THEM COOL WITH THE DOOR AJAR FOR 10 MIN.
Your Inbox Questions
1.What is choux paste?
Choux paste is one of the foundational doughs of pastry making. It is used for eclairs, classic French cakes, profiteroles.
The preparation of the dough is unique and starts on top of the stove. Flour, butter and water are heated until the mixture resembles mashed potatoes.
Off the heat, eggs are stirred in until the mixture is enough soft to pipe through a pastry bag.
2. My cream puffs have points when I finish piping? What should I do?
Dampen your index finger into cold water and just smooth it. This step is important because if you don’t smooth them, little peaks will burn black before the puffs are baked through.
Also, you need to improve your piping technique. Hold the pastry bag about 1 inch from the parchment paper and squeeze out a round of pastry. When it is size you want , stop squeezing the bag before you lift it away.
3. How do I store cream puffs?
If you will be using them in 24 hrs you can store unfilled puffs in a resealable plastic bag at room temperature.
You can freeze them for up to 2 weeks.
5 star cookies cream puffs icing sugar
The last tip for this post is:
Use a large saucepan to cook the batter. You will need plenty of room for vigorous stirring.
I heard so many times:”Parsley is a miracle! It helps you drop the pounds. ”
Whaaat? Parsley suppose to help you drop the pounds? Is that true?
I want to believe in miracle and one of my favorite quote is “Always believe that something wonderful will happen”.
So, I went to the local organic store and as soon as my eyes caught him I whisper:
“Hello my Italian lover known to the world as the Italian parsley.I am going to test you and drink you because I want to lose 5 lbs.”
So, I paid for my lover (only $2.99) and I brought him to my home. Soon I will be ready for my vicious testing….
parsley tea Maria Sharapova
On a serious note are there any benefits of parsley other than to lose a few pounds ?
Parsley contains high amounts of potassium and vitamin A, calcium, vitamin C and phosphorus.
It is an excellent ally in the fight against urinary problems, kidney disease, a strong diuretic and very rich source of cancer-fighting antioxidants.
So spending $2.99 was well wort it. Don’t you think?
My recipe is the following:
Boil 4 cups of water.(1L)
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Add 5 TBSP parsley
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Let steep for 20 min.
You can drink with chopped parsley or strain the tea.
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You can drink it in any day except late at night (you don’t want to go at night to urinate)
Do not drink more than a 4 cups per day.
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A Magic Brew - My Italian Lover as the Parsley Tea
It’s very useful and effective in fighting all types of kidney diseases and urinary tract problems. It removes and eliminates all harmful bacteria, toxins and other harmful substances from the organism – through the urine.
Ingredients
4 cups water (1L)
5 TBSP Organic Italian Parsley
Instructions
Boil 4 cups of water.
Add 5 TBSP chopped parsley.
Leave it on for 20 min.
After 20 min you can strain or you can drink with the chopped parsley.
The tea can be served hot or cold.
Do not drink more than 4 cups per day.
I will report back to you next Monday….if the Magic Brew is really the magic
Love and hugs from me and my Italian Parsley Lover!
Come and visit again your favorite blog 5 Star Cookies
Important: No content on this site, regardless of date should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.
She has been spotted yesterday leaving her New York house and caring the book.
The book was Malcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants.
Poor Kelly, she only makes 20 millions (apparently). And she is upset because her co-worker, Michael is leaving the show, “Live with Kelly and Michael ” for Good Morning America.
And nobody told her …so she is hurt…
My question is: Do you think she will finish like “Successful Cream Puff” or “Bad Cream Puff”.
cream puffs bad decission
cream puffs good decission
For us, there is no dilemma. We will make successful “Cream Puffs”. If you follow the link below you will find the recipe for making Classic Cream Puffs
If you want to print this amazing recipe, please check the box below.
Don’t forget:
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THE BEST CREAM PUFFS RECIPE
Yield: Serving 2 people
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
The most amazing French Dessert is The Best Cream Puffs Recipe.
Simple ingredients and incredible dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs (large size)
Filling
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Whip It (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
In a medium saucepan, on medium-high heat bring water,salt and butter to boil.
Quickly stir in the flour with a wooden spoon.
Continue to stir until mixture until mixture pull away from walls of the pan. (3 to 5 min)
Remove from heat and transfer into a bowl to cool slightly, about 5 min.
Add eggs, one at the time, stirring vigorously until well incorporate into batter.
Important: For this step you can use the mixer. (if you want to)
When you follow steps above you will see the following mixture:
Transfer dough into a pastry bag
Pipe puffs into prepared baking sheet. The size I used is 2 inch rounds (I was able to make 11)
Bake for 30 min at 375 F. Let puffs cool.
Making Filling
Add the heavy cream and Whip It into the mixing bowl.
Mix until done. (3 to 5 minutes).
Add pure vanilla extract and stir it.
To Assemble
Gently cut the tops off the cream puffs.
Spoon or pipe the heavy cream filling into empty shells.
Cover with the top.
And you are almost done.
Cover the top of cream puffs with icing sugar.
Refrigerate until ready to eat.
This recipe is MUST make! It is the classic cream puffs…When I serve this at parties people comment that they look difficult to make, but really they are quite easy to make…and so tasty.
It is rainy and windy outside and I need something to make me feel good…something that will say “life is a piece of cake”..
And it is…That’s why I need to make some cookies.
Cookies with freshly grounded coffee beans, chocolate and walnuts. Cookies that will enter your life and make you feel special.
So, let’s make the Coffee Chocolate Walnut Cookies.
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What ingredients do we need?
butter, white and brown sugar, egg, finely ground roast dark coffee beans, chocolate, walnuts, flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract,chocolate and yogurt covered raisin
Coffee Chocolate Walnut Cookies
Ingredients
9 TBSP unsalted butter (127 gr)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 TBSP finely ground coffee beans
1 tsp vanilla
1 large egg
1 cup AP flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate covered raisins
1/4 cup yogurt covered raising
5 oz or 140 gr dark good quality chocolate (chopped into small pcs)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
In separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt .
In the bowl of electric mixer beat the butter for 2 min.
Gradually add the sugars and beat at high speed for 2 min.
Add the egg, vanilla, ground coffee and mix until blended.
Reduce the speed and add the flour mixture.
Mix until completely blended.
Add the walnuts, chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate and yogurt covered raisins and mix it using wooden spoon.
Refrigerate the dough overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Scoop the dough (capacity 1 3/4oz) onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 11 min.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
If you are a visual human being check pictures below…
Scoop the dough
Are you lonely tonight?
Of course not, you are part of the team
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