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2011-03-11T14:25:00.000-08:00

yummm...Strawberry smoothie cheesecake

2010-02-17T06:49:00.000-08:00

Strawberry smoothie meets cheesecake!

Two of my favorites, I decided to put them together. So light and fruity, it melts in your mouth! You don't need an oven for this quick and easy recipe.

You will need...

1 package of strawberries (about 10-12)

1 package (8oz) cream cheese

1 package of Knox unflavored gelatin ( there are 4 packs in a box)

1/2 cup sugar

1 Prepared graham cracker crust

1/2 cup unflavored yogurt

1/2 boiling water

tools- blender, whisk, mixing bowls

Here it goes..

1. Prepare strawberries- clean and cut off stems. Save some pretty ones for garnishing later.

2. Blend them well, make sure there's no big chunks left.

3. Add sugar, yogurt, and cream cheese then blend until you see a pretty pink.

4. Pour the "smoothie" into a large mixing bowl.

5. In a small bowl, pour one pack of gelatin powder, add boiling water, then quickly whisk until well dissolved. ( You will still have some stubborn chunks, strain them later)

6. Pour the gelatin mixture into smoothie (strain gelatin chunks as you pour it) then whisk the mixture together.

7. Pour the mixture onto graham pie crust.

8. Put the clear lid back on, then chill in the refrigerator for about 20 min.

9. It's easier to garnish when the cheesecake is not completely hardened.

10. Refrigerate again for 1-2 hours or until ready to serve.

Enjoy~

ribbons ribbons and RIBBONS

2010-01-19T08:46:00.000-08:00

Maybe it started with the closing of Treasure Island, or maybe it was another nation wide close down of Rag Shop.

That huge 75% off everything sign led me to this whole new world I didn't know till then existed. Too bad those stores are gone for good now that I am very much into crafting.

Anyway, the moment I saw those spools and spools of candy colored satin ribbons sitting on the clearance rack, I started grabbing them like there was no tomorrow.

and there my obsession began.. Even with these sky high stacks, I still hesitate before I cut my ribbon thinking I might run out. Haha! If I find one that I really like, I usually buy some spare, for just in case...

Among them my favorites are Faux Raffias.

These are hard to find in Michaels or in AC Moore, I only saw them couple times in upscale gift shops or paperies. They usually come in rich earth-toned colors and have a very nice texture to it so when wrapped around gifts or anything, they instantly add subtle yet luxurious touch that will stands out from the ordinaries.

It's amazing what these simple ribbons can do!