Going Bonkers Over This Coconut Cream Pie
To start, I just have to share this great recipe with you from Cooking Light. It is the most ridiculously delicious Coconut Cream Pie. As I was preparing it, the fabulous Shulie from Food Wanderings tweeted me telling me that this was her very favorite. So this delightful creation was made in her honor while I wafted scents of coconut and vanilla her way over the twitterverse.
Note: The recipe instructs you remove the coconut, but I admit that I added some fresh stuff after I strained the liquid for the custard. It also calls for packaged crust, but I made my own fresh butter crust. So much for the "light".
Doughnuts for Lunch!
Next, although not a recipe, I must share this doughnut place with you. If you EVER find yourself walking around New York City (or come to visit me here) craving a doughnut, you MUST try the Doughnut Plant. It was lunchtime when I walked past their location in Chelsea and thought I would stop in to get something to go. Then I got stuck in between the yummy aromas and personal desire to sit in the world of a hot little sugar-lovin' community.
Poker Night
In keeping with the spirit of “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”…I lost. And although there is a fiery little Butter inside, that’s all I am going to say about that.
A New Race and Some "Motivashe!"
Between the intensity of the sugar and the minor bruising of an ego, running always seems to help. So while searching for races I found another fun run like the muddy extravaganza from last year!
Is anyone planning to be in the city in June and looking for a race? How about the Rebel Race? After seeing the line below on their site along with the pics and profiles, it will be hard not to sign up.
“Unleash your inner rebel: ditch the coat and tie and free yourself from the daily grind.”
And @heelstorunners introduced me to The Daily Mile. Perfect! If you need some motivation to stay on track, this should help {thanks Nina!}
So cheers to Spring – let’s get ready to have some more fun!
- Love Butter
P.S. Meg, if you are reading this we should bake and run in Chicago soon!
To start, I just have to share this great recipe with you from Cooking Light. It is the most ridiculously delicious Coconut Cream Pie. As I was preparing it, the fabulous Shulie from Food Wanderings tweeted me telling me that this was her very favorite. So this delightful creation was made in her honor while I wafted scents of coconut and vanilla her way over the twitterverse.
Note: The recipe instructs you remove the coconut, but I admit that I added some fresh stuff after I strained the liquid for the custard. It also calls for packaged crust, but I made my own fresh butter crust. So much for the "light".
Doughnuts for Lunch!
Next, although not a recipe, I must share this doughnut place with you. If you EVER find yourself walking around New York City (or come to visit me here) craving a doughnut, you MUST try the Doughnut Plant. It was lunchtime when I walked past their location in Chelsea and thought I would stop in to get something to go. Then I got stuck in between the yummy aromas and personal desire to sit in the world of a hot little sugar-lovin' community.
When I looked around and realized nobody in there knew me, I felt mischievous…a little naughty {tee hee hee}. Who would know? Next thing I knew, I was sitting in a chair enjoying my lunch that consisted of a huge raised n’ glazed pistachio doughnut and a nice cuppa joe to wash it all down. And for dessert? Yup another please! But this time how about a Valrhona chocolate ring of delight!
I left there all-a-buzz with a skip in my step and sugar on my lips.
I left there all-a-buzz with a skip in my step and sugar on my lips.
Poker Night
In keeping with the spirit of “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”…I lost. And although there is a fiery little Butter inside, that’s all I am going to say about that.
A New Race and Some "Motivashe!"
Between the intensity of the sugar and the minor bruising of an ego, running always seems to help. So while searching for races I found another fun run like the muddy extravaganza from last year!
Is anyone planning to be in the city in June and looking for a race? How about the Rebel Race? After seeing the line below on their site along with the pics and profiles, it will be hard not to sign up.
“Unleash your inner rebel: ditch the coat and tie and free yourself from the daily grind.”
And @heelstorunners introduced me to The Daily Mile. Perfect! If you need some motivation to stay on track, this should help {thanks Nina!}
So cheers to Spring – let’s get ready to have some more fun!
- Love Butter
P.S. Meg, if you are reading this we should bake and run in Chicago soon!
That coconut pie looks amazing. No hot fruit in it. I still love you even if you lost at poker.
ReplyDeleteRunning is bad for you. I would never attempt it.
Well, good morning Janis! Awe, unconditional love is the best thank you. You are way too funny with the running.
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You were quite the temptress over the internet with whiffs of vanilla & coconut. This coocnut cream pie looks to die for. Thank you so much for the dedication, truly!! I am not a pie person but the first and pretty much the only we all here are in-LOVE with is this one!! With a recent exception of key lime sometimes added to the repertoire.
ReplyDeleteYou got a fantastically precious, cool happening and entertaining space here, you edgy girl!! Most importantly you can also bake and cook girl!! Shulie
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ReplyDeleteShulie, Wow, thank you for posting such a thoughtful and fun comment. I really appreciate your visit! As for key lime pie...funny thing is that I just received a request for this last week. So I will send more whiffs your way when I start making it. Sending good energy and lots of foodie love your way...
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1 word. TEASE!
ReplyDeleteKeep Your Lid on - spoken like a a woman who has been without her carbs for way too long lol!
ReplyDeleteAnd you just had to bring me back, once again past the tempting treats, to view your reply ;)3 more pounds and this carb deprived lady gets a SPLURGE day! SUGAR COMA HERE I COME!
ReplyDeleteWE MUST meet for lunch at Doughnut Planet....I like the idea of a doughnut for lunch and another for dessert. Right up my alley:)
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures, but a piece of that pie would be heaven sent!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm glad you like dailymile! Now you just have to accept my friend request so I can keep up with your workouts! haha.
ReplyDeleteBTW - now I reallllyyyy want a donut. That looks AMAZING!
Sally - Absolutely, just give me a date lady and we will go!
ReplyDeletePammy - This definely is a "Punky Pie"
Nina - Accepted! Here we go...
I LOVE coconut!!! Your pie looks delicious. I have a recipe, but it is topped with whipped cream. I'll have to give this one a try. Light is good, 'eh? Happy running!
ReplyDeleteMargaret a.k.a The Irish Mother....Hello :) Thanks for your feedback and light can be good with the right recipe. I like to consider myself a "well-rounded" baker lol. Hope you are well and thanks for stopping by!
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