01/21/2011

I have sent my day cleaning. I had Clay pull out the fridge & the stove. (Shiver) I am so happy its finally clean in my house. Now all I need to do is shampoo the carpets, but I am out of shampoo. (pout) Oh well. I can always clean up stairs so I am not totally at a stand still. I hate having a messy house its one of my biggest pet peeves. LOL! Clay can tell you about it too. I have yelled at him when I had spent hours cleaning the kitchen & with in 5mins he has crumbs from one counter to the other & then leaves he kitchen without cleaning it up. Crumbs are the bane of my existence! LOL! (I have a while kitchen it shows everything.) 

I usually clean on Saturdays, but my mom is coming tomorrow & we are going to the St. Paul farmer's market & then making jelly. I can't wait. I am really looking forward to spending time with her. If you get jell for your birthday it because I love you & have more then I will ever eat. : D

My mother gave me a recipe I really want to try:

Aztec Chili Hot Chocolate
2 Servings

Real hot chocolate is quick and simple to make, and nothing is quite as decadent. The bitterness of the chocolate marries perfectly with cinnamon and vanilla. Cayenne adds depth and spice that lingers as you sip, but skip it if you don’t like the heat.

3 cups milk 
½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 cinnamon stick
2½ ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped or grated

In a small saucepan, slowly heat milk along with the vanilla bean, cayenne, and cinnamon stick until steaming. Heat for a few minutes, being careful not to boil. Add chocolate to the milk, whisking until melted. Remove from heat and steep for ten minutes. Remove the vanilla bean and heat through again, if necessary. Serve hot.