Baked Fudge that will make you HAPPY!

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Fudge Bake Happiness Recipe

Quote For The Day:

"Nowadays I find chocolate and/or chocolate-based snacks to be great motivators. Everyone loves chocolate. If someone has a lot of work to do, put a piece of fudge in a glass container (so they can see it) and let them know that if they accomplish their tasks, they can eat the fudge. You'll definitely get a reaction!" -Michael Scott

Food For Thought:

The salad I was not happy with!

I was not too long ago I purchased salad on my phone and scheduled to pick it up along with other items I had ordered. I drove to the store and received my items. When I returned home and unpacked my items I noticed the salad did not look the greatest. I was disappointed.

My first thought was to call the store and complain. Then I thought I would leave a bad review. If I had gone into the store myself and handpicked the bag salad I would not have chosen the one they had given me. I wondered why the person who picked the salad for me picked this bag. Were they not paying attention? Did they pick that bag on purpose? What was I going to do about this situation?

I didn't eat the salad. I threw it out. I decided not to complain to the store. I chose not to say anything. I decided to go to the store and pick the bag of salad I wanted next time.

Has this type of thing happened to you before? I hope you have not experienced this. What would you have done in this situation? I am interested in your thoughts about this bag of salad. I think most people would say something but would it do any good? There are many questions that can be asked about this situation and many answers to the questions.

I don't know if I did the right thing or the wrong thing. I think it would have been good to say something about it. As I reflect on this bag of salad I recall many situations in life where something happened that I was not happy with and decided to say nothing. Some things have happened in my past where I did say something because I was unhappy.

I have learned to "pick my battles" in life. When is the right time to say something? When is the wrong time to say something? I believe weighing the cost of saying something is important. What will it cost me to stand my ground on something I believe strongly in? Maybe it will take time? Maybe the person I say something to will retaliate? There is always a cost of some kind.

One thing for sure about me, when I believe so strongly in something, I will raise the issue. What do you think? Can you relate to this situation or similar situations in your life? Your feedback is important to me and I would love to hear from you.

More Questions For You:

• What is your favorite kind of fudge?
• Do you like fudge? 
• Have you made fudge for a friend before as a gift?
• Do you like fudge with marshmallows in it?
• Did you see my recipe from yesterday? It is called Spaghetti Pie Recipe. If you are craving a nice Italian dish, I think you will like this one.

More Information For You:

We are not sure the exact history of fudge but it is delicious and had been around for a very long time. It is rumored that fudge came from America. Fudge gets its name from the creation process. The earliest known origin fact about the creation of fudge comes from Marland. You can learn 15 interesting facts about fudge by visiting MENTAL FLOSS here.

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Thoughts On Fudge Bake Happiness:

I live near a place that makes lots of fudge. I love going into the fudge store and looking at all of the fudge. I love the different flavors of fudge the store has. Each fudge has its own incredible look and taste. When I think of fudge I think of the holidays. Maybe because a lot of fudge is made around Christmas time. When you hear the word "fudge" what comes to your mind?

Fudge Browinies

My youngest daughter makes the best fudge brownies. Her brownies have a thick rich layer of fudge on top. It is not an icing. It is a fudge and a good mix of fudge and brownie. She sold her fudge brownies and other baked goods at a local Farmer's Market. She almost always sold out at the market.

Fudge Bake Happiness Recipe - (Desserts) 6-8 servings

*Are you looking for a great cookbook for making fudge? Here is a great fudge cookbook with 60 easy fuge recipes you will find interesting. Let me know what you think of this book.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs (well-beaten)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup pecans (chopped)

Instructions:

1. Cobine the butter and the cocoa in a medium saucepan; cook it over a low heat until the butter is melted.
2. Combine the flour and the sugar; stir it into the cocoa mixture.
3. Stir in the eggs, vanilla, and nuts.
4. Coat an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Pour the chocolate mixture into the baking dish.
6. Place the baking dish in a pan of hot water, and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

*This fudge can be served hot or cold with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping. What would you prefer?

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-The Recipe Guy

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Large Devil's Food Cake and Easy Fudge Icing Recipe

Quote For The Day:

"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him... The people who give you their food give you their heart." - Cesar Chavez

Food For Thought:

Photo credit: Peace, Love and Smiles - Facebook

When I was growing up these Tupperware Hourglass salt and pepper shakers were in almost every home I went into. It was the 1980s, I had a bicycle, there was no Internet, I had lots of friends, and all my friends had moms with these salt and pepper shakers. 

If you are looking for these shakers you may find them in a thrift store with a decent price on them. The Tupperware brand shakers are pricey today. You can get a cheaper set here. The benefit of these hourglass-shaped shakers is you don't have to fill them often.

I have this memory of my grandfather and his work lunchbox. I would sometimes peek inside his lunchbox. The contents were always the same. He kept a very small salt shaker in his lunchbox. He kept a peach of plastic wrap over the top of the shaker with a rubber band. I am guessing this kept the shaker from spilling salt in his lunchbox.

A Few Questions For You:

• Are you a Devil's Food Cake fan?
• Box cakes are easy, but have you made your own Devil's Food Cake?
• What is your favorite garnish for cake?
• Do you have a Devil's Food Cake recipe that you consider to be superior to this one?
• Did you read the recipe that I shared yesterday? It is called Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Tomatoes Recipe. It is not your regular-tasting baked macaroni.

Extra Information For You:

Devil's Food Cake is a little over 120 years old since it first came into the cake scene. It is a rich chocolate cake with creamy fudge icing. Devil's Food cake is one of the most popular cakes today. There are many variations of this recipe. The dark color of this cake was created to contrast with traditional light-colored cakes. The dark color was not necessarily for the taste. Learn more about the history of Devil's Food Cake by visiting Cheryl's Cookies.

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My Thoughts On Devil's Food Cake:

When I am in the chocolate cake mood, Devil's Food Cake is what I crave. I love this cake so much! It is easy to grab a box cake and a can of premade icing but there is something nice about baking a fresh from scratch Devil's Food Cake. I think it is the creative process of working through a recipe and seeing the final result. A reward for me is to make something myself share it with someone and hear them comment something positive.

Large Devil's Food Cake and Easy Fudge Icing Recipe - (Cakes)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup lard
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda (leveled)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 cup water (boiling)

Instructions:

Cream the sugar, lard, and butter in a bowl; add the beaten eggs. Sift the baking soda, flour, and cocoa together. Add the milk and flour alternately. Stir until it is smooth and add the boiling water gradually while stirring. Bake at 300 degrees for an hour.

Easy Fudge Icing

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Powdered sugar

Instructions:

Bring to boil sugar, cocoa, salt, and water; add 1/4 cup butter. and vanilla. Remove from stove and cool slightly and add powdered sugar stirring well until frosting is at desired consistency.

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Southern Chocolate Gravy Recipe

Biscuits, pancakes, or waffles!

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Southern Chocolate Gravy Recipe - (Sauces)

Ingredients:

5 tablespoons cocoa (heaping)
4 cups sugar
1 can pet evaporated milk (12 ounces)
1/2 stick of butter

Directions:

Use a large skillet if you have one. Mix sugar and cocoa together and gradually add pet milk. Stir and mix all together. Place on medium to high heat and stir as the mixture begins to get hot. As you see the mixture beginning to bubble start gradually turning heat back to medium. Continue to boil and stir as you gradually reduce the heat to medium. You want continuous bubbles but do not cook fast. Turn to low add 1/2 stick of butter and stir. The gravy is thin and does not have to be really thick.

Thoughts On Chocolate Gravy:

The whole process does not take more than 10-12 minutes to cook. Pour over hot biscuits, pancakes, or waffles. Serve with scrambled eggs and breakfast meat. This recipe does not have four so it will seem less grainy in texture. I prefer chocolate gravy like this but you can try other recipes with flour to see what you like.

More Information On Chocolate Gravy:

I found a great article by Allrecipes called Why Southerners Are Obsessed With Chocolate Gravy (and Why You Should Be, Too) that you will enjoy. 

Quick Question Or Two For You:

People either like chocolate gravy or they don't. Which one are You? Reply to this post and let me know. Also, did you see my last recipe? It is called Strawberry Pretzel Pie and I know you will enjoy it. 

My Thoughts For The Day:

Just to spark your imagination.

I remember being in my pre-teens and getting to visit my great-grandmother on my dad's side of the family. She lived in Oklahoma. It was a small country farmhouse and I would say around three bedrooms from my memory. The picture above is not a picture of the farmhouse. I wanted to share with you the "feeling" that a childhood experience in Oklahoma might be like.

One of my fondest memories was waking up early in the morning to my great-grandmother cooking breakfast. I could smell the scent of bacon in the air. She always had her hair pulled back into a tight little bun. She wore wire-rim glasses and a dress with an apron while she cooked. There was an old metal ladle hanging at the kitchen sink to get a drink of water from the sink.

Eggs, bacon, biscuits, white gravy, and of course she would make chocolate gravy. I always loved the chocolate gravy. Unfortunately, I do not have her recipe but this one is very close. I would love to know your thoughts on chocolate gravy. 

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Choco-Holic Ho Ho Cake Easy Recipe

 

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Choco-Holic Ho Ho Cake Easy Recipe - (Cakes)

Ingredients:

2 2/3 cup flour

2 cups sugar

6 tablespoons cocoa

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 cups water

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

12 tablespoons oil or 3/4 cup

Directions:

Mix together ingredients. They will be runny. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

Middle Layer: (Directions)

Cook until thick... 

5 tablespoons flour

1 1/4 cups milk stirring constantly

Cool - (keep covered)

After cooled add to the cream mixture

Cream Mixture:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup Crisco

Spread the flour/cream mixture over the cake. Cool in the refrigerator while preparing icing.

Icing:

1/2 cup butter

Melt 3 ounces of square unsweetened chocolate

Add:

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 egg

2 1/2 tablespoons hot water

1 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Icing will continue to be runny. Pour over the top of the cake. Then refrigerate. 

My Thoughts On Choco-Holic Ho Ho Cake:

I love the Hostess Ho Ho's but this recipe takes the cake! Literally! It is an easy recipe with three steps but you will be glad when you cut yourself a piece of this chocolate lover's delight. If you like coffee it would go great with it too. You will be sure to win some people over with this recipe.

Extra Information For You:

Mr. McKee started selling 5-cent cakes in 1933. Then in 1935, he came out with the Oatmeal Creme Pie. Since then, the family has been selling great dessert cakes. Hostess has the Ho Ho's and The Little Debbie company has the Swiss Roll. They are comparable and both are tasty. You can learn more about Little Debbie and its history by visiting their site in this post.

Question For You:

What is your favorite snack cake? The Hostess Ho Ho or Little Debbie's Swiss Roll? I am sure after you try your hand at my Choco-Holic Ho Ho Cake you will love it the best. Did you see my last recipe? It is also a dessert recipe and it's called Brown Edge Saucies Easy Recipe. It is an applesauce cookie recipe.

Personal Thoughts For Today:

It's starting to get cooler and you know what that means. It's time to make a fire outside in the firepit and enjoy the warmth with family or friends.

My backyard metal firepit with stars cut in the side.

My daughter asked me recently if we could make a fire. It is such a great thing to do and a great excuse to roast hotdogs and marshmallows over the fire.  I had to get some beef hotdogs because they are the best tasting in my opinion and some marshmallows. I found some graham crackers with cinnamon and sugar on them along with a Hershey's milk chocolate bar for making smores. I only had one but it was so good.

The Smore I made. You know the recipe.

I had some wood logs left over from last year that I purchased from the store. I don't live in the country so I am forced to buy wood for the firepit. I do live in town and have some trees that create small wood in the yard but I use that for getting the fire started. 

An Update On My Wood Pellet Stove:

I got the hole cut in my chimney to run my metal stovepipe through for the exhaust. I figured out how to get cool air from outside based on the location of my wood pellet stove. I am drilling a hole in the floor behind the wood stove and running my intake hose under the house using a plastic pipe. The pipe leads to the vent in the side of my house and is almost exactly where I need it. It will work out great and I am going to be posting more pictures as I get it installed.

Today I am going to the Lowe's store. I will be looking at more exhaust pipe to complete the job and a stove plate to sit the wood pellet stove on. The idea for the stove plate is to catch any ashes that might fall out of the stove and to help protect the floor under the stove as well.

It is 57 degrees today so it is a little cooler and I had to put on my pullover hoodie. I think it will be warmer tomorrow and will give me a chance to work on installing the cool air intake system I have designed. I was thinking about making a video to post on my YouTube channel so you can see it after I have it installed. Please subscribe so you won't miss my videos.

Beef hotdogs over my fire pit.

I hope you enjoyed my post for today. If you have a fire pit, it is a good thing to get out and use it this time of the year. It will give you a chance to unwind and forget about work or whatever you have been distracted by recently. If you don't have a fire pit, maybe you know someone who does. Thanks for reading and be sure to share my Choco-Holic Ho Ho Cake with a friend.

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