Thursday, August 19, 2010

Blackberries 'n Cream Mold


One thing I love about this time of the year, is that there are blackberries growing along every country road and in every empty lot. They are just waiting there, ripe for the picking. This year I stole them from the used car lot behind the apartments. I have to admit that this is the first thing I have ever stolen from a used car lot, and they certainly are delicious!

Here's the recipe:
1 box of 6oz blackberry Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
Mix until dissolved. Pour a little into your mold and arrange blackberries. Chill until set. Pour a little more into the mold and chill until nearly firm. Add...
1 can of condensed milk
...to the remaining Jell-O. Chill until very thick but not set, for those of you who make pudding I would describe this as "trace." Fold in blackberries and pour into mold. Chill until firm.

Cheers!
T

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Strawberry Coconut Cake


This recipe was a request from Zack. It is an excellent selection, thanks!

(It reminds me of a giant pink snow ball!)


I pretty much followed this recipe word or word, but I wished I had mixed it for about five minutes longer. The gelatin makes it nice and fluffy, so the cake turns out supper moist. I used a strawberry Jell-O mix with white cake mix, but I can also see lemon being delicious in a yellow cake mix, or raspberry in a chocolate cake mix for a swell red velvet cake. The coconut is also a nice addition to hide all my mistakes in frosting it. Overall I'd say this is an excellent quick and easy cake recipe.


Adding wax paper to the bottom of your cake pan really helps to keep it from sticking. I do this when I bake all my cakes.

This would also be good with sliced strawberries on top if you're not a coconut fan.

Enjoy!
T

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Fouth of July Jell-O


Wishing everyone a "sane and safe" 4th of July one day early... unless of course you're a pyromaniac... in which case I hope you enjoy tomorrow to the full extent... and mange to keep all your fingers in the process.
Enjoy!
T
I basically made a stained glass mold with whipped cream and stripes instead of chunks.
(Recipe Here)

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

The GSS Jell-O Mold Competition


Oh, I wish I lived near New York!
Unfortunately I don't, but if you do, than I highly suggest entering or at the very least attending The GSS Jell-O Mold Competition in Brooklyn New York. And if you're there be sure to check out the creation of my fellow Jell-O blogger The Jell-O Mold Mistress of Brooklyn, which I'm certain will be AMAZING! Check out the link to see what the created last year, and remember "Keep Calm and Wobble On!"
T

p.s. I know I've been a bad Jell-O blogger lately, but I'm working on Jell-O marshmallows and I don't want to post the series until they're complete. I'll also promise a post on "Glow in the Dark" Jell-O in the near future.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Banana Nut Ring





And yet another delightful recipe from the 1963 "Joys of Jell-O" cookbook, the Banana Nut Ring. This one is simple and easy to make, plus there's nothing too dangerous in it like mayo or pimentos, it's just a straightforward, tasty recipe. I didn't switch it up too much, I did add some vanilla to the Jell-O and I used walnuts in stead of pecans, but I pretty much followed the recipe this time around. But next time I make it, I want to try it with banana flavored Jell-O.
Enjoy!
T

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Avocado Strawberry Ring

mmmm...
I really wanted to make this recipe in a ring, but I didn't want to make that big of a mold, since I was counting on not really liking it. But I must confess it's MUCH better than I thought it would be, espeically with the strawberries. In fact the strawberries are what make this mold so extremely tasty. Instead of throwing half of it away, I'll probably end up eating the whole thing. I guess it's not such a bad flavor combination after all. This recipe is also found in The Joys of Jell-O cookbook ©1963.
Enjoy!
T



Monday, March 22, 2010

Peach & Cheese Salad Mold

I apologize, I've been a very bad Jell-O blogger lately. But here I am, back at it again, with this delicious Peach & Cheese Salad Mold. Many of you may be thinking, this looks horrific, but actually, it's quite delightful. However, I'm one of those strange people who really likes cottage cheese and peaches for dessert, so this mold wasn't that much of a stretch for me. Anyhow I located this recipe from The Joys of Jell-O cookbook ©1963 and I've posted it below for you consideration.
ENJOY!
T