grasshopper pie and pink...

I know, I know...I'm taking a break...blah, blah, blah...but I had to share just a short note with you today....Just because I'm taking a break, doesn't mean that you all can't continue on with our Photo Challenges, how rude of me...here is this week's dee-lightful, dream of a photo for you:

 

(Photo Courtesy of A Creative Mint)

I know I am not the only one obsessed with Leslie's photos...they take me to a different world each time I pop over to her blog...what a sweet gift she has and I'm so thankful she shares it so freely.  As always, please share your creation with me if you'd like by linking me to it...I'll happily pay you a visit.  I'm officially two weeks behind in our challenges....I can't wait to create.

Since tomorrow is St. Patty's Day, I thought I'd share a perfectly green, family favorite recipe with you all...on my husband's side.  Sadly, I have never tried it, but he has been asking for me to make it now for almost 11 years....my sister-in-law Kate just sent me the recipe yesterday...thank you Kate....which I think she got from my mother-in-law...thank you mom-in-law :)  It's perfect for a mini St. Pat's celebration....I'll be surprising my little bean and husband with this tomorrow for dessert.

Grasshopper Pie (Phillips style)
1 12 oz. can Evaporated Milk 
1 3 oz pkg Lime Jello
1 3/4 c Boiling Water
1/4 c Lime Juice (about 2 limes)
2 T Lemon Juice
1 c Sugar
3 c Coconut or Macaroon Cookie Crumbs
1/3 cup Butter, melted
3 oz Chocolate, grated
 
Chill a large mixing bowl and the can of milk thoroughly.
Mix 2/3 cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into 9x13 pan. (Set aside 1/3 cookie crumbs to sprinkle on top later.) 
Combine jello, juices, boiling water and sugar. Partially set.
Whip chilled milk in chilled bowl until stiff. Fold in Jello mixture.
Sprinkle remaining cookie crumbs and chocolate shavings on top.
Chill and serve.
 
(You can substitute with a graham cracker crust instead, and sprinkle graham crumbs on top.)

And...lastly....since many of you have been asking, I will be cooking up a bow tutorial for you all....free of course.  I hope to have it ready for you all right here on my blog next week sometime.  Thank you for asking...this will be fun.

Happy Tuesday my friends.

Melis

 

Comments

[Ali]

Nothing says Saint Patrick's Day like a little Grasshopper Pie :-) and can you believe that I think we can get ALL the ingredients here!!!!! Wooohooooooo, even better!!! Wishing you all the luck in the world from Dublin on the eve of St. Patricks day!!!!!

Hugalicious hugs to all

Ali xx

[Dylanbug]

You're going to love the grasshopper pie! It's one of the many things my mom used to make us with Jello.

Thank you for taking on the bow tutorial so we can all learn your secret to those fantastic bows!

Much love

[Stella]

That recipe sounds delicious!

[Debbie Marcinkiewicz]

Yum-o ... a recipe and pink & green -- two of my favs!!!

Here's a little {sweetie pie} created for your color challenge this week, Melissa:

http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/2010/03/love-you-muchly.html

I can't wait to see your creation for your week #3 Guest Design spot over at The Shabby Team Room!

Hugs :)

[Diane Hov]

Here is my card
http://nelliesnest.blogspot.com/2010/03/flowers-are-hot.html
The grasshopper pie look syummy...I am making a green cake and will have it posted either tomorrow or the next day, its my Mom's recipe!!

[Kathy W]

Can't wait for the bow tutorial! I went to the etsy shop you suggested and got the most beautiful dyed seam binding, so I'm ready to go. Thanks for the link to her shop and for the upcoming tutorial.

[Domenico]

Hate your breaks, but love your cards and recipes... thank you.

[DebbieK]

Oh Melis, that pie sounds reallllly good!

Can't wait to see your bow tutorial. You are so incredibly talented:)

[Carol R]

What a lovely photo! Love the colors and hope to be able to participate. Thank you for that yummy sounding pie recipe.

[Gayatri Murali]

Another gorgeous photo. Beautiful colors. And ere is my take.
http://scrapawayg3.blogspot.com/2010/03/melissas-photo-challenge.html
Thanks for the challenge. I enjoyed it throughly. G3

[Patty M]

Another yummy challenge...and grasshopper pie to boot. Miss you, but I totally understand. You are blessed with such a lovely family and nurturing takes time...so does feathering a new nest. There is a season for everything...don't worry we will be waiting whenever you pop in. Thanks for stopping in on my blog and leaving a comment. Many blessings, Patty.

[Lynette]

Thank you so much for providing me with a bit of inspiration today:)

[Cassandra]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for introducing us to Creative Mint. I may not always take up the challenge of using the colours but they are SO beautiful to look at and appreciate.

[Shellie Hartsock]

Yeah, a bow tutorial! Can't wait til next week. Thanks for sharing!

[Elizabeth S.]

Beautiful inspiration photo! Thanks for the recipe. looking forward to your video.

[Fran M]

Melissa, you failed to say what size can of evaporated milk, plus I'm assuming you mean 1/3 cup of butter?

[Deb hickman]

Happy St Patricks Day!
What fabulous photos from creative mint.I love your colour challenges and always have a go at them but I have never linked before so here goes!
http://aworldofimagination-deb.blogspot.com/2010/03/joys-of-spring.html

[Betsy]

I am sooooo excited about the bow tutorial! You have the most incredible bows of any I've seen. And I love the pretty patterns and colors you choose for your creations. Soothing in every sense of the word.

[Kelly Schirmer]

Oh another beautiful photo...love the colors! Here is mine:
http://ginghamgirlsadventures.blogspot.com/2010/03/pink-posies.html

[Christine (Creative Journey)]

Thank you so much for sharing the recipe...it sounds delish!!! Love the photo, too, Melissa! Here's my card that was inspired by it:

http://creativejourney.typepad.com/creative_journey/2010/03/friends-forever.html

Hope you have a wonderful day! :)

[Jinny Newlin]

Oooo! I had so much fun with this color combo. Thanks for doing these. Here is my take on your photo challenge... http://jinnynewlin.blogspot.com/2010/03/ebtks-sketch-challenge-11.html

[Dylanbug]

Melis,

Thanks for another great challenge. You can find my projects here: http://dylanbugdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/03/photo-challenge.html

[Sarah Martina]

Love this. :) Here's my take... http://wp.me/pp8Ev-Tu

Thanks Melis!

[Anthea]

I love your blog Melissa, your works is just beautiful! Thankyou for these challenges, here's my contribution:

http://antheam.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/melissas-latest-photo-challenge/

[Deb Zaremba]

I had so much fun that I made 2 cards. Thank you again Melissa. Have a great day.

Here is my link.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43234976@N06/4451901889/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43234976@N06/4451901755/in/photostream/