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Friday, June 25, 2010

Chocoholic Heaven and We're Reviewers!


Hi All!! TGIF!!!!! 

The weekend is coming and it will be a busy one-but we want to give you all a heads up. We've been asked to review a fantabulous product by CSN Stores and we're pretty excited. 

Have you been to CSN ?? They have over 200 online stores and are well on their way to becoming a household name- they've already managed to become one of the top 3 online retailers nationwide. Everything from dining room tables to rugs to (my favorite) cookware to (be still my heart!) gorgeous tableware !! And for you DIYers like us, even construction equipment !! The prices my husband and I have checked out have been quite reasonable and we're pretty frugal, so that's a definite plus

And how can you not love a company that gives back to it's community?? Stay tuned...


I really had no intention of blogging today, but Miss Allie is insisting I post this as she sits here groaning with chocoholic pleasure! One of my morning blog reads with my coffee is always The English Kitchen Marie is a fabulous cook and makes everyone welcome in her charming kitchen in Chester. When I saw this one, I just KNEW my darling daughter would love it and boy, was I right!!



Fudge Brownie Pie
Makes one 9 inch pie
3/4 cup of flour
1 cup of caster sugar
1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 ounces butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup of chopped toasted pecans (I omitted because my nutty daughter won't EAT nuts!)
2 handfuls of mini marshmallows
For the frosting:
2 ounces butter, melted
1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted
1/4 cup evaporated milk
8 ounces icing sugar, sifted (for me this was about 1 1/2 cups)
Preheat the oven to 350*F. Butter a 9 inch flan pan with a removeable bottom well and then set aside.
     Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Beat together the butter, eggs and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in the toasted nuts. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake on a middle shelf of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows on top and return to the oven for a few minutes to melt the marshmallows. Remove from the oven and carefully spread the chocolate frosting over top.
To make the chocolate frosting mix all ingredients together in a bowl, beating with an eletric whisk until smooth and thick. Spread on the hot marshmallows.
Let cool completely. Cut into wedges to serve. Serve with vanilla ice cream if you REALLY want to go over the top.



GROAN!!!!
a little goes a long way...mmmmm...



As Always,

Buon Cibo, Buon Amici,

Pattie and Allie (who is wiping the chocolate off her face)


25 comments:

  1. Just looks delicious. Love the bird votive holder too!take care ~Emelia~

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  2. Oh I am in serious love with this recipe!! Chocolate' Congratulations.

    Girls another Giveaway is on my site, come and join in I think you will love it!!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  3. That dessert looks like a serious chocolate buzz. YUM!

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  4. Oooohhhhh, that's just sinful. Chocolate, marshmallow and nuts will get me every time.

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  5. This recipe could make me swoon! Chocolate is always the best! Can't wait to see your product review for CSN they are amazing!

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  6. Pattie, this looks absolutely fabulous! I can just taste it. YUM! I wish I could dive headfirst into it. LOL!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  7. P.S. I'm glad Allie told you to blog this! Thanks, Allie! :-)

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  8. Bonjour Pattie and Allie,
    This looks a little too good - Allie and I seem to have the same problem with chocolate! Congratulations on reviewing for CSN, you'll do a great job I'm sure!
    Have a great weekend,
    Mimi

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  9. Oh my gosh, Pattie, that looks heavenly! I love chocolate. This is right up my alley! YUM!

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  10. A little goes a long way in my world - especially chocolate! This sounds delightful!

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  11. This dessert looks decadent! Mmmmmm....

    Jane (artfully graced)

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  12. Ohh, so glad you liked the dessert girls!! It is sinfully delish. I had to give half of mine away for fear I'd eat it all!! Bad me! Congrats on the opportunity for the product review! and thanks for your very kind words re my page! XXOO

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  13. Chocolate, marshmallow and nuts=life is good.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  14. Congratulation on becoming a product reviewer for CSN..you guys will do a great job! Can't wait to see what you review first!
    Thank you Allie for having your mom share this delicious dessert!
    Have a great weekend girls :)
    Wendy

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  15. I just got back from a week in the mountains at Girl's Camp for our church. Chocolate was in short supply. Silly me, I didn't think to bring my own supply. That won't happen next year. This looks so elegant and lucious. I (shall I say we, as my husband does too) love anything chocolate. We will be trying this - maybe even tomorrow as it looks like I have all the ingredients. Yum.

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  16. I`M SO GLAD TO HAVE FOUND YOUR BEAUTIFUL BLOG!
    I NOW KNOW WHERE TO COME, FOR YUMMY RECIPES!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    DEBBIE MOSS

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  17. Your daughter has excellent taste. These sound better than wonderful. I hope you both are having a great day filled with chocolate and other good stuff. Blessings...MAry

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  18. My Dr. said no more chocolate for me but I copied your recipe anyway to share with family and friends. I will have to take a tiny fork full of this when I make it and not tell my Drs. because I know I can't resist this recipe:-)
    Joyce

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  19. I need a personal trainer just reading the recipe and looking at the yummy photos!!! LOL.

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  20. Congrats!!!
    your dessert make me hungry, I love cioccolato!

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  21. Just looking at this cake made me gain weight Pattie! :-) I agree that CNS stores haave some very nice products. Stay cool!
    ♥ Pat

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