February 1, 2021
Hey love birds! The season we are in creates some unique challenges when trying to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Many of us are unable to enjoy a romantic dinner at a restaurant because of shutdowns due to Covid. But you can still enjoy some quality one-on-one time! Instead of flowers or chocolates, consider this for your Valentine’s Day - enjoy a romantic dinner at home followed by Shannon’s rich chocolatey dessert and take turns reading our novel aloud - Whispers from Kith and Kin – Gettysburg Part One - for some quality togetherness. Talk about it and enjoy the conversation that follows!
Also, take a peek at the video below. It features our Grandson, Tanner Hill, as he receives his mailed copy of our novel Whispers from Kith and Kin - Gettysburg Part One. He is working on his Mount Royal University degree in broadcasting communication. With his videographer skills he plans to do some freelance work so keep him in mind whenever you have a project.
Shannon's Recipe Corner
This recipe is the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day. It is very moist, rich and chocolatey. It has a cake layer on the top and a sauce layer on the bottom. It is very quick and easy to prepare. A family favorite!
Devil’s Float
Ingredients
¾ cup white flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
1½ tsp. baking powder
2/3 cup milk
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
½ cup chopped pecans
Topping
2/3 cup brown sugar
¼ cup cocoa
¼ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups boiling water
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
2. In a two quart casserole dish combine white sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder
3. Add milk, oil, vanilla and pecans, stir until well mixed. Smooth out in the bottom the dish
4. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Sprinkle evenly over cake batter. Do not stir. Pour boiling water over top. Do not stir.
5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes
Serve warm with whipped cream, ice cream or a fancy coffee. Enjoy!
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