Saturday, November 24, 2012

Princess Cake 2 tingkat ( Yuliani, Sunter )

Customer baru nya Lola's lagi nih. Di rekomen ama fifi. Thanks ya Fi.
Yuliani ini gampang bgt orangnya, ga banyak permintaan apa-apa
Jadi ngerjainnya juga semangat..hihihihi

Thanks ya Yul..

Hapyy Bday Venicia ( kali ini namanya bener kan, Yul...hihihi )
Sorry ya salah nulis namanya


Friday, November 23, 2012

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies




Now a days, Nutella and peanut butter become few of the must ingredients in my kitchen pantry. We use both mostly for breakfast along with breads. (Look, How lazy I am!) But if it sits good for long time in my pantry, then I'll look and try some recipes using it simply for the sake of finishing it. In that way, the idea of preparing peanut butter chocolate chip cookies came to my mind which I bookmarked almost a year ago from here.



Both smooth as well as crunchy peanut butter worked out well for me in this recipe. These cookies have crunchy outside and chewy, gooey inside and as a whole, you never stop eating only one. I followed exactly what was given in the original recipe and I only reduced chocolate chip quantity to 3/4 cup as I had only that much quantity by the time of trying these cookies. Try them. The are very easy to prepare also.



Basic Information:

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Makes: 24 cookies



Ingredients:



Butter - 1/2 cup

Sugar - 1/2 cup

Brown Sugar - 1/2 cup (I used dark brown sugar)

Egg- 1 no

Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Peanut butter - 3/4 cup (I used Crunchy Peanut Butter)

All purpose flour / Maida / Plain flour - 1 cup

Baking powder - 1 teaspoon

Salt - a pinch

Chocolate chips - 3/4 cup or 1 cup




Method:



1) Preheat the oven to 375ºF or 175ºC.

2) Line the baking tray with parchment paper.

3) Take a mixing bowl. Mix together butter and sugar till it get creamy texture.

4) Add egg and vanilla extract till it incorporate well with the creamy butter and sugar mixture.

5) Add peanut butter and continue mixing.



6) Add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt)  and mix well.

7) Finally add chocolate chips and mix again.

8) Scoop out a tablespoon full of batter from the bowl and drop it in the prepared parchment paper. I was able to make balls and arranged them as slightly flatten balls in parchment paper.

9) Bake it for 12 minutes or till you get slight golden colour outside for the cookies.

10) Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for few more minutes.Once they are cooled they become more crunchy.

11) Serve warm.



Note:

1) As I used dark brown sugar, I have dark coloured cookies.

2) I was able to bake cookies correctly with 12 minutes but I had slightly crumble texture for few of the cookies. So, keep on keep on eye to your oven after 10 minutes itself.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Getting the Most Out of Your Design Consultation


We're often asked how to best prepare for your first consultation with one of our on-site designers.  We've compiled some tips to help you get the most out of your visit!



-BRING IDEAS WITH YOU: collect magazine articles, photos and anything inspirational that you think suits your style.  There are lots of great resources on-line as well; try houzz!

-WISH LIST: write down a list of the most important items that you would like to see incorporated.  This can be anything from lots of counter-space to deep storage.  If you have images of these bring them too!  This gives us a great head start in knowing where your priorities lie.

-MATERIAL: Braam's is a completely custom company, so there are limitless combinations of materials.  We offer many different wood species, stain, paint and specialty finishes which you can combine to create a unique look.  There are also a variety of door styles to choose from > see our post here about the shaker profile (one of our most popular). 
Above all pay attention to the ideas that you've collected and think about what style you gravitate towards. 

-APPLIANCES: If you plan to keep your existing appliances, write down your current model numbers and their approximate dimensions.  If you plan on getting new ones, do a little research on the types of models out there.  The options are endless and all with different features.  The layout of your kitchen is dependent on what type and size you're looking for.

-MEASURE: Bring measurements of your current room you plan to re-model.  It's always helpful to note where windows, doors, stairs, vents, electrical outlets and light fixtures are.  

-BUDGET: This is one of the most important things to consider before coming in.  Braam's staff are willing to work within your budget and we can offer advice on how to achieve your dream kitchen relative to the things on your wish list. 

-MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: You are welcome to drop in to one of our showrooms at any time!  However, if you make an appointment in advance we can ensure that a designer is able to set aside the time needed to address all of your questions and give you their undivided attention.  


Don't get overwhelmed! The further into the process we go the more specific we need to be.  Call your local showroom to set up an appointment with one of our on-site designers:


London Showroom: 
P:             519-432-6404       
75 Wellington Street, London, ON, N6B 2K4 

Oakville Showroom: 
P:             905-845-8138       
136 Church Street, Suite #1, Oakville, ON, L6J 1M9 

Birmingham Showroom: 
P:             248-646-3395       
114 South Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI, 48009




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