I should be repeating that to myself over and over again. Why? B/c I'm learning, mostly b/c of this blog, that things in the culinary world I never thought I could do, I indeed can and they aren't nearly as hard as I convinced myself they were. Today's example of this:
fresh whipped cream. Now for those out there reading this that make it all the time, I realize and fully accept you are rolling your eyes right now. But I'm serious--I never even attempted it b/c I figured what's the point. I can buy a tub of
Cool Whip or a can of
Redi Whip and be done w/ it. After all I was the child known for having "a little pumpkin pie w/ my Cool Whip". Okay, who am I kidding? I'm still that way! But I guess I was feeling brave b/c I figured, why not try. The worse that could happen is it turns into butter, and we can have that w/ some bread for supper! Well, wonders never cease b/c it turned out perfect the VERY first time and I am now a covert! No more tubs or cans of whipped topping for me again! It's fresh and homemade from now. I'm like the Little Engine That Could of the kitchen......I think I can, I think I can......and I did!
Whipped Cream
1 c. heavy whipping cream
3 TBS powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
In a chilled mixing bowl and w/ chilled beaters, use an electric mixer to beat until soft peaks form. Do not over beat b/c butter will form :) Store in fridge.
8 comments:
looks yummy, makes me wanna stick my finger in it!! :o)
Oh how exciting to learn something new...and discover it wasn't nearly as tough as we thought it would be. =) Looks perfect! Can I have a lick (or three?) Found you at Made it on Mondays...
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I'm not rolling my eyes at all krista. We all start not knowing what the heck we are doing in the kitchen. :) Good for you for trying something new!
My mom always made fresh whipped cream, and I never do. I think I'm just lazy :O) It tastes so much better than cool whip though.
Have to laugh. I am new to cooking as a hobby as well, only a couple of years and I agree, blogging challenges you like nothing else.
I still get to have some of these, :I Can'y believe I con do this!!!" moments!
LOVE the story! Mangoes and Chutney's Fat Camp Friday is now open Friday at midnight (EST) ! I would love if you stopped by and linked up this recipe!
http://mangoesandchutney.com/2011/08/fat-camp-friday-39-brown-sugar-bacon-jalapenos.html
Thanks! I did, and a few others too!
So happy you came! Thank you so much for joining Fat Camp Friday! See you next week!
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