Georgia Girl - Southern Thoughts

Tori Bailey's Bailey's Irish Cr'eme Cake

2009-12-01T20:37:00.000-08:00

Tori Bailey and I have been friends for a number of years. In addition to our working together as 911 operators we share a love of cooking and entertaining. Tori is also a talented writer and has her first book coming out in the spring. Her book entitled "Coming Home" is set in Athens, Georgia, and is the story of love, loss and realizing that you CAN go home. Check out her site readtoribailey.com for more information.

One of Tori's signature dishes is her famous Bailey's Irish Creme Cake. I have been fortunate to have had this recipe for several years. I think you will enjoy it. Now if I could just get her husband's killer punch recipe......

Bailey's Irish Creme Cake

1 Box Duncan Hnes Devil's Food Cake Mix
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
3 large eggs
1/3 cup Bailey's Irish Greme

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix together cake mix, Bailey's Irish Creme, butter, eggs and buttermilk at low speed until moistened. Then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.

Baking Instructions:
Bundt pan... 45 to 50 minutes
8 inch pan ... 35 to 38 minutes
9 inch pan ... 30 to 33 minutes

Icing for bundt cake.....Use a jar of fudge ice cream topping. Heat according to directions on jar and spread on cake.

Icing for layer cake.....
1 package cream cheese room tempature
1box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Combine ingredients and beat until creamy.

Don't forget to check out readtoribailey.com

Tori has also provided me with the "from scratch" version of her cake. Either way you make it. it is bound to be a hit!

Tori Bailey December 2 at 12:31pm
One of my favorite things about this time of the year is getting into the kitchen and baking. Each year I say I am not going to do a lot of baking. Then I find myself reading my favorite receipe books. My resolve to not over do it in the kitchen gives way to wanting to create treats to share with those I love. I hope that you will enjoy this receipe as much as I have. Merry Christmas from my kitchen to yours. Tori

Tori’s Irish Cream Cake

½ Cup boiling water
1 bar (4 ounces) sweet cooking chocolate
2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup butter softened
4 egg yolks (save the whites)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ½ Cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
4 egg whites stiffly beaten
½ cup Bailey’s Irish Cream

Heat oven 350 degrees. Line bottoms of pans with waxed paper. Grease side of pans
Prep:
Pour boiling water over chocolate in small bowl, stirring until chocolate is melted. Set aside to cool. Stir in vanilla.
Beat egg whites until stiff – put in a chilled bowl and set aside in a cool area.
Mix:
Flour, baking soda and salt together in a bowl. Set aside
Combine buttermilk and Irish Cream in a cup. Set aside
Using a 2 ½ quart bowl beat sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk one at a time. Beat in chocolate and vanilla on low speed.
Add to mixture at low speed alternating between the flour mixture and cup with buttermilk with Irish Cream. Allow mixture to become smooth before adding each of the two until complete. Fold in egg whites. Divide batter among pans.
Cook Time:
8 – inch round pans : 35 to 40 minutes
9 – inch round pans: 30 to 35 minutes
8 – inch square pans: 45 to 50 minutes
9 – inch square pans: 40 to 45 minutes
Or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool before icing.
Icing for Bailey’s Irish Cream Cake:
1 tablespoon cocoa
2 Tablespoons Irish Cream
2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix cocoa and Irish Cream until cocoa is dissolved
Beat Irish cream mixture, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla on medium speed until smooth.

The Best Cookie You Will Ever Have........

2009-10-28T22:01:00.003-07:00

I was blessed to grow up in a small town in north Georgia. About two thirds of the people I graduated with had started first grade together. We were a small, tight knit community and every opportunity we had to get together outside of school made us grow closer. One of my dearest friends was Sally. Red hair and freckles, Sally was smart, funny and athletic. Sally's parents always made us feel welcomed into their home. Mr P. would often come home to find his den had been taken over by a bunch of giggling girls. He would just laugh and find his newspaper and go upstairs to read it in peace and quiet. Mrs. P would always have teacakes made for us. Every function that required bringing refreshments Sally would volunteer her mother to make teacakes. If Sally was not there for some reason the rest of us would volunteer her mother. This is the best cookie I have ever had. When I grew up and got the recipe I felt as if I had found the Holy Grail. I still use the copy of the recipe written in my mother's hand with the special instructions for me as a new cook. The paper is tattered and by now I know the recipe by heart, but I will continue to keep it because I reminds me of two wonderful women. This cookie has become a favorite of my children and is often requested when they have to take refreshments to an event.

Mrs P's Teacakes

2 sticks Parkay margarine melted
2 eggs
11/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons canilla
2 cups self rising flour
1 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder.

Mix ingredients with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle a small amount of flour on your work surface and roll the dough to desired thickness and cut out cookies. Bake at 400* for 8-10 minutes.

The key to this recipe is to use Parkay and mix with a wooden spoon instead of a mixer. This is an excellent dough for cut out shapes. The cookies also freeze well after baking.

My sincere thanks to Mrs P for the thousands of cookies she made for us through the years and for always welcoming us into her home. The world would be much better if we had more like her.

2009-10-28T22:01:00.001-07:00

Watergate Salad and Upcoming Publix BOGO

2009-10-05T11:56:00.000-07:00

Hopefully Barry will be able to come from the hospital tomorrow so today I am making Watergate salad. It is one of his favorites and will be someting he will enjoy this week while at home.

Watergate Salad

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, in juice, undrained
1 pkg. (3.4oz) Jello Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding
11/2 cup thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Combine ingredients and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Thanks to MadMurphy we have the BOGO list for the upcoming Publix ad that begins Oct.7th or 8th depending on when your ad changes.
Here is the list:
BOGOs:
Ronzoni Pasta,12 or 16oz box,(excluding lasagna, Manicotti or Jumbo shells)

Classico Pasta Sauce, 10 to 24 oz jar

Oscar Mayer Beef Bologna Regular, Light, or Thick-Cut, 16 oz pkg

New York Style Focaccia Sticks Quattro Formaggio or Rosemary and Sea Salt, 5 oz bag

Fresh Express Salad Blend or Greens or Mix, 4.5 to 12 oz bag

Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, 16 oz bottle, (excluding Organic Ranch),

Lipton Family Size Tea Bags Iced Tea Brew, 24 ct box, (excluding decaf),

Hunt's Tomato Ketchup, 24 oz

General Mills Fiber One Cereal, 14.25 to 17.25 oz box

General Mills Fiber One Toaster Pastry, 11 oz box

Knorr Sides, 4 to 6.4 oz pouch

Betty Crocker Potatoes, 4.6 to 6.6 oz box

Bertolli Olive Oil Extra Light Tasting or Classico, 17 oz

Hunt's Tomatoes, 14.5 oz can

Swanston Broth, 32 oz carton, (excluding organics)

Nissin Original Chow Mein Noodles, 4 oz pkg

Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn, 4.8 to 13 oz box

Ruffles Potato Chips, 9 to 10 oz bag, (excluding Baked!, Light and Natural)

Nabisco Munch Packs Variety Pack or Single Serve or Variety Packs or Kraft Handi-Snacks, 12 or 15 ct.

Nabisco Honey Maid Grahams, 14.1 or 14.4 oz box

Boboli Italian Pizza Crust, 10 or 14 oz pkg

Dentyne Ice Sugarless Gum or Dentyne Sugarless Spearmint or Trident White Sugar Free Gum

Keebler Club or Town House Crackers, 7.7 to 16 oz box

Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt, 4 pk, 4 oz cup

Red Baron Pizza, 14.76 to 25.35 oz box

Breyers Ice Cream, 48 oz carton

Luigi's Real Italian Ice, 24 or 36 oz box

Celentano Ravioli, 22 or 24 oz pkg

Halls Cough Drops Fruit Breezers, Defense, Naturals, Sugar Free or Refresh

Lysol Disinfectant Trigger Spray Cleaner All Purpose 4 in 1: Lemon Breeze, Pacific Fresh Scent, or With Bleach, 32 oz bot, or Antibacterial Kitchen Citrus Scent

Carbona Stainless Steel Cleaner or Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner or Clean & Shine

I will try to post some coupon match ups later. Also Kroger is having another 10 for $10 sale. I will try to pick some highlights from that add also.

Check back later for updates.

New Blinkies and Broccoli Salad

2009-10-02T05:51:00.000-07:00

Rumor has it that new "blinkie" coupons will be going up at Publix beginning tomorrow. A blinkie is a coupon that is in the little box attached to the shelf in the store. You can usually only get two at a time, so if it is a really good coupon you may have to go past the machine a couple of times. The rumored list of coupons is as follows:
EARTH'S BEST BABY FOOD $1/10
SIMPLY SMART $1/1
TIDE STAIN RELEASE $1/1
TOLL HOUSE COOKIE DOUGH .55/1
AQUAFRESH WHITENING $1/1
BLUE DIAMOND ALMOND BREEZE .75/1
COMTREX $1/1
COTTONELLE TP ALOE&E 6PACK .75/1
DANNON YOGURT .55/1
EGG BEATERS .75/1
GLADE SCENTED CANDLES (Buy any Glade Scented Oil Candles holder, and get a refill pack FREE, up to $3.99)
GOOD BITES $1/1
HEALTHY BALANCE JUICE $.55/1
HEALTHY CHOICE $2/4
HUNTS TOMATOES $1/4
KELLOGG'S CEREAL $1/1 Apple Jacks or Froot Loops Cereal 12oz or larger
KOZY SHACK $1/2
LACTAID $1/2
MCKENZIES .75/2
NANCYS $1/2
ORVILLE $1/3
PETER PAN $1/2
PILLSBURY GRANDS/CRESECENTS .75/3
PILLSBURY PIE CRUSTS $1/2
REDDI WIP .55/1
ROTEL TOMATOES .55/2
SARGENTO SALAD FINISHERS .75/1
SENSODYNE $1/1
SILK SOYMILK .55/1
STARKIST TUNA SALAD $1/2

There will also be a new green advantage buy flyer that begins October 3 and goes through October 30. The new green advantage flyer entitled "Big Fall Savings" will be in the stores starting 10/3 and will remain in effect until 10/30.

The Store Q's in the flyer are as follows:

Maybelline Cosmetics $2
Sundown Vitamins $6/2
Zyrtec $4
Childrens Motrin, Benadryl, Pediacare & Tylenol $2
Adult Tylenol (various types), Sudafed, Benadryl $2
Listerine or Reach $1
Vaseline Lotion $1
Dove Body Wash 1.50
Chapstick BOGO
Centrum or Caltrate $3/2
Alavert 12 ct BOGO
Advil 160-200 ct $4
Thermacare & Advil PM $5
Enfamil Premium Nursettes or Ready to Use 4 pack $ 3.50
Biggest Loser Protein $2
Poise Pads or Depends $3
There is only one manufacturer coupon which is :
BOGO Neosporin Lip Health Daily Hydration or Overnight Renewal Therapy
The Sale Items are as follows:
Blistex 30% off
John Frieda 25% off
Lubriderm Lotion 13.5 oz or 16 oz $ 5.99
Arm & Hammer Deoderant 2 for $4
Energizer Batteries $5.99 or $7.99 depending on package
Playtex Living Gloves 2 for $3.99
Wet Ones 40 ct 2 for $2.99
Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport Tampons 36 ct $6.99
Garnier Shampoo or Conditioner 3 for $9.00
Revlon Colorsilk Haircolor $ 2.49
Garnier Nutrioniste Skincare 25% off
Pert $2.99
Earth Theraputics 25% off
Arrid XX or Extra Dry Deoderant 2 for $4
Right Guard Sport 30% off
Any Futuro Product 20% off
Miralax Laxative 14 dose or 10 ct $9.79
Ensure Regular Shakes 6 pack (excludes Hi Protien, Calcium & with Fiber) $6.99
Accucheck Aviva Meter Kit $ 14.99
Colgate Peroxyl Rinse 8 oz. $ 3.99

I will post more info later today.

Fall has arrived !

2009-10-01T20:27:00.000-07:00

Today is October 1st, the beginning of fall festivals, holiday cooking, shopping and decorating. In many ways it is my favorite time of year. Today is also my husband's birthday. We are both at that stage of life where we don't really celebrate birthdays anymore. I think we may need to change that. As we get older we need to actually celebrate that we have had another year. We never know wen we will have our last birthday. So for Barry's birthday today I made him an Apple Dapple cake. It reminds me of fall and is especially delicious when you get a slice while it is still warm. Here is the recipe:

Apple Dapple Cake

1 1/2 c. cooking oil
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
Cream together and add:
2 cups self rising flour
1 tsp cinnamon
Next add:
3 c. chopped apples
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla

Cook in a bundt cake pan for 1 hour at 325*

In a sauce pan add the following:
1 c brown sugar
1/2 stick of butter
1/2 c. milk

Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Pour over hot cake.

Those of you who know me well know that I love Publix and the deals they have. If your Publix takes competitor coupons there are a few exceptional deals. These are especially good for me this week as I have a teenage boy at home on fall break. He has become a bottomless pit when it comes to food. I will be definately shopping for these deals:

Chex Mix on sale 3/$5 print a .50/1 coupon at Couponbug.com. Combine with a Target printable coupon for $1/1. Since Publix doubles manufactures coupons this item will be free at my store.

Another good deal is General Mills Cereal Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisp, Kix, or Reese’s Puffs, 11.25 to 13-oz or Golden Grahams or Cinnamon Toast Crunch, 16 or 17-oz box BOGO which will make them $1.99 ea. Use a Target printable coupon for $1/2 General Mills cereal and a manufactors coupon for $1/2 and get two boxes of cereal for $1.99.

V8 Fusion is BOGO this week also which does not happen often. Go to http://www.tryv8.com/ and print f a $1/1 coupon. You should be able to print the coupon twice.

Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom cleaner is BOGO also this week. These items should be around $1.65 each. There are some coupons out there on these items that will reduce the price. Combine this with the SC Johnson mail in rebate (link to be added) $5 rebate when you buy 3 participating products for some great savings.

Check out these sites for [rintable grocery coupons.
Target.com
coupons.com
couponbug.com
smartsource.com
redplum.com
allyou.com

I hope to have the links fixed tomorrow and be able to provide you with more information

Mary

Where did summer go?

2009-09-01T17:06:00.007-07:00

Today was cool instead of the scorching heat we have been having in the Atlanta area. With the coming cooler weather I am in the mood to bake more. I am also looking forward to trying some new soup recipes. Please join me each day as we look for deals, freebies and good food. I will also be sharing my favorite websites with you.