Just last night

My motto this week!

I feel like I am holding onto my life jacket with both hands, kicking my feet like crazy....trying not to sink! So many great ideas, so little time!

I did this last night! Yes just put a wooden spoon over your boiling water---and no boiling over water. I do not know why or how...I just know it worked. Didn't wait to long to figure out why because mom always said never watch a boiling pan of water!

I am in the middle of finishing our taxes. I know, I know...deadline is around the corner. I love this infographic. How do you keep track of all your stuff? Baby steps as my mom says!

Yummy to my belly! Happy Valentines!

8 ounces chocolate (we used 70% bittersweet - choose a high quality chocolate you love)
3/4 cup (6 ounces) water
ice cubes
freshly whipped cream for topping (optional)

1. Simply pour water into a saucepan. Then, over medium heat, whisk in the chocolate. The result is a homogenous sauce.

2. Pour the chocolate mixture into a bowl set over an ice bath, then whisk the chocolate sauce, either manually with a whisk or with an electric mixer (if using an electric mixer, watch closely -- it will thicken faster). It will thicken and strands of chocolate will form inside the loops of the whisk. Pour or spoon immediately into ramekins, small bowls or jars and let set.

3. Note: Three things can go wrong. Here's how to fix them. If your chocolate doesn't contain enough fat, melt the mixture again, add some chocolate, and then whisk it again. If the mousse is not light enough, melt the mixture again, add some water, and whisk it once more. If you whisk it too much, so that it becomes grainy, this means that the foam has turned into an emulsion. In that case simply melt the mixture and whisk it again, adding nothing.

4. Serve immediately, or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream if desired.