#OttEuropeanInvasion Food Inspiration – Cornflake Clusters

While we were in Zermatt, Switzerland we were told to visit the beautiful chocolate shop, Laderach. We were also told to try the Cornflake Clusters because they would change our lives.  Life changing chocolate? Um.. yes please. So we followed these wise words of wisdom and we were not disappointed.  As I devoured this tasty treat, barely coming up for air, I said to my sisters… “Sisters, these are probably pretty easy to make!”  Here is the next entry into the #OttEuropeanInvasion Food Inspiration series.  (The first entry was a Mojito from Barcelona.)

So, I set out on a little experiment… Think of it as a chocolate alternative to the Rice Krispy Treat.  It turns out, it is so simple! And all you need is cornflakes and chocolate. Yep. Told you it was simple.  (I tried other batches by adding butter or golden syrup and the consistency wasn’t right.  Why mess with something so easy?!)

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Ingredients:
1/2 bag of semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 bag of milk chocolate chips
3 cups of cornflakes

cornflakeclusters2Heat up a double boiler and melt the chocolate.cornflakes3coenflakes4Combine the cornflakes and chocolate until the cornflakes are coated. cornflakes5Spray a mini cupcake pan with a little Pam and spoon the cornflakes into the tin to shape the clusters. (You can also just spoon the clusters onto parchment paper.) cornflakes6Let them set. (Or put them in the fridge to speed things up!)cornflakes7Use a butter knife to help pop them out of the tray.
cornflakes8Now… Enjoy!

#OttEuropeanInvasion Food Inspiration – Mojito

We are starting a little series inspired by the all the glorious food we tasted while we were away on the #otteuropeaninvasion! (We know, we know, we still need to post our pictures from the trip! Caroline has finished her grueling finals and is coming home on Tuesday and then we will get right to work!)
Since it is Friday, I thought that I would kick off the series with a cocktail to get you in the mood for the weekend!  While in Barcelona we ate at a vibrant Mexican restaurant, Rosa Negra, recommended to me by my friend Erika.  It was so delicious.   I was particularly impressed by their take on a Mojito.  I took some notes and played with the ingredients when I got home.mojito

Here is what you need:
1TB of RAW sugar
1/2 of a lime
5-6 mint leaves
2oz of white rum
2 dashes of bitters
ice
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Into a glass, add the sugar. Squeeze in the juice from the lime and then throw the lime into the glass, as well. Tear up the mint leaves and add. Muddle these ingredients. (This is my first time muddling, people!! I usually use a cocktail shaker.)mojito2

Add the rum and the bitters. Add ice and top it off with club soda.mojito4

I think it’s a nice change of pace from a regular mojito.  It’s not as sweet.  If you are someone who likes a sweet drink, I would add in some agave when you are muddling.mojito5 mojito6

Cheers to the weekend!!

Spring Beach Campfire

We had the most beautiful weather this past weekend.  It was such sweet relief after a week of gloom.  So, we were left with no choice but to take advantage.  Steve’s family and our friend Tom were out visiting and we thought, “Well, we are on Nantucket – let’s go to the beach!”   We packed up the cars, bundled up and headed out towards Great Point.  It was pretty cold and windy but the sun was shining so we were happy campers. beachfire beachfire2 beachfire3 beachfire4We enjoyed our afternoon Motto!  Tom invented this drink.  It is delicious.  It’s changed my life and I have given up coffee.  I’ve posted about it before. Read the latest news about Motto in the Boston Business Journal!!
beachfire5 beachfire6 The double coat look. beachfire7The sledgehammer toss competition.beachfire8 beachfire9 beachfire10 The spectators.beachfire11Ivy doesn’t want to leave!
beachfire12beachfire13 So happy that we are getting closer to beach weather!  Nantucket, please warm up a bit!!