Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Yummy

Until a couple of months ago I had never had creme brulee, and now I'm making it!  My advisor had DH and I over for dinner, and her husband made us his favorite!!! Plus he shared the recipe with me :)   I made them once before, but didn't have the torch to caramelize the top....I tried caramelizing in the broiler, but it recooked the custard and wasn't quite right!  Now I have a torch!  and they were oh so good!

I think this would be a perfect dessert for entertaining.  You make them ahead of time (up to 2 days) and just torch the top before serving leaving plenty of time for you to be with your guests!

Knox being weird...not sure why she is under the rug, but she stayed that way for a long time!


This is my story of God working mightily in my life....and then:

After the first round of tests (following the seizures that landed me in the hospital) the doctors said I probably had one of the following:

1. A tumor in the brain
2. An infection of the brain
3. MS

Now I don't know about you, but I didn't like those options.  They all seemed very scary and I wanted to be healed.  I drew close to the Lord and trusted Him for His healing of whatever it was....I didn't accept any of these options.  So off to more tests to see what was really going on.  

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21 comments:

  1. Stacy Kraus McDonaldJuly 15, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    Love the cat.

    And, I so appreciate your strength of character. Thanks for sharing your story.

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  2. danielleJuly 15, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    Creme brulee....yummmmm....I do not like slimey foods so donot like custard....but I tried these once and totally fell in love with the topping!
    And then I read how many faat calories they have :-( do I very very rarely have them...which means I truley savor them when I indulge!

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  3. Tracy BatchelderJuly 15, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    In time of need we rely on God for strength.

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  4. OhAmyKPJuly 15, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Very Scary...I read backwards on your blog and was relieved to hear that its and 8yrd old story...Hopefully you're fully recovered.

    I've never had Creme Brulee because it reminds me of Flan, which I dont like. And Flan is annoying to make (I dont like to cook anything on a stove, oven, hot plate, toaster, grill (electric or other wise), etc) do you see where I'm going... LOL

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  5. Awesome MomJuly 15, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    Knox is just being a sneaky ninja cat. Better hope that she does not get any sneakier or you may be in trouble.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 15, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    I love making creme brulee, but hardly ever do it since I'm the only one who eats it. The caramelized top looks great!

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  7. Aunt KathyJuly 15, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    Whenever I hear Creme Brulee I think of that movie... "My Best Friends Wedding"When Julia Roberts refers Cameron Diaz to Creme Brulee and herself to JELLO, lol

    I have never tried it though.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 15, 2008 at 4:38 PM

    Your cat is so cute! I've never had creme brulee, though I just got a recipe for it. Those options are all really scary.

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  9. Davene McBrideJuly 15, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    Oh it looks so yummy!!! Once again you have impressed your mother with your cooking skills! You make me proud in so many ways- especially as you share your story of God's deliverance!

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  10. QuinnJuly 15, 2008 at 7:42 PM

    A sweet cat picture, creme brulee, and a suspense-building true story...
    you sure know how to welcome a new reader to your blog, knitting giraffe!
    Oh, and did I mention the *contest*???

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  11. Lovs2KnitJuly 15, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    Great post! What more could you ask for cute kitty, yummy creme brulee and a good story. :)

    Can't wait to read the next installment.

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  12. UnknownJuly 15, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Leah! It was good to meet you tonight, and I'm glad I've found your blog, via Rav, of course. =) I can't wait to hear the rest of your story!

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  13. ikkinlalaJuly 15, 2008 at 11:58 PM

    I haven't had creme brulee in years, and it looks so good!

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  14. UnknownJuly 16, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    The Cremem Brulee looks really yummy. My prayers for you in times of trouble!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 16, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    Man I'd be asking for other options too. None of those are good. Can we have choice number 4 none of the above please. :)

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  16. KJoJuly 17, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    I've never had Creme Brulee, of course I am only fourteen so I have some time, lol! Cat in the rug? Just staring? Sounds like plotting to me.

    How very scary. I pray that never happens to anyone I know, or anyone at all. Seriously frightening, how could you ever handle news like that?

    KJo

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  17. AnonymousJuly 18, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    Yummy! I love Creme Brulee!

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  18. Kitten With a WhiplashJuly 20, 2008 at 12:24 AM

    Those options sound to me like the doctors were trying to prepare you for the worst before they were even sure. They never want to say "I don't know" so they say someting frigntening instead. You were wise to trust the Lord above the doctors.

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  19. TurtleJuly 20, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    mmmmm, my hubby used to make the creme brulee at the rest. we worked at, yum! Ahh, i wonder what kitty is pondering?

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  20. MLEJuly 24, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    Creme brulee...I tried making it at home but I think my ramikins are too shallow. The torch melted the custard before all the sugar melted. Boo.

    Thanks for sharing your story.

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  21. smariekJuly 26, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    I love crème brûlée although I've never tried making it myself.

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