Easy Bake Lovin'

Piper has a new home!

2008-10-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

On the web and in the material world! My kitchen burned down in a fondue accident, and I got a web site!

www.easybakelovin.com

Come see me there, Bachelors!

Episode 5 - Piper goes to France!

2008-01-13T00:20:00.000-08:00

Bonjour, Bachelors.

Notice anything different? That's right. No exclamation points. That's because right now, bachelors, I am having what they call an existential crisis. And you know what? I don't care if you don't call! (I mean ".") Really. I'm fine by myself. I don't care if my younger sister is getting married before me. I don't care that my eggs are turning into dust. Or that children call me the "crazy witch lady." I've been curling up with some Camus and a bottle of Beaujolais, and I read "French Women Don't Get Fat," so I get it now. I understand that you're just not ready for me. It's because my franco-style scares you. Like so much stinky cheese, my complexity is too pungent and heady for you and your delicate American palate. It's because I'm mysterious and aloof. You know what? I'm not ready for you either. I'm too busy having les affaires dangereux. (How in the heck do you spell that, bachelors?) So call me when you're ready. Or don't. Or do. Please do. Please, please, please do. Por favor. I mean, s'il vous plait? In the meantime, I made you some creme brulee. Fin.

Hugs and Sighs of Indifference-

Le Piper

Chocolate Bailey's Creme Brulee
(special thanks to Jen Quinlan!)

1 pint heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
1 Vanilla bean –split lengthwise or use 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1-ounce unsweetened chocolate chopped
6 large egg yolks

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, sugar, Baileys, and scrape in vanilla bean. Do not let it boil. When the mixture is warm add the cocoa powder and chocolate and whisk until blended.

Place the egg yolks in a large bowl. Slowly add the warm chocolate mixture to the eggs, a little at a time, constantly whisking. Strain and pour into individual porcelain ramekins.

Place the ramekins in a large baking pan. Pour enough hot water into the pan to come half way up the sides of the ramekins. Bake until firm in the center, about 30 minutes.

Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool completely. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Sprinkle top of custard with sugar and use mini torch to caramelize the sugar.

Beach Boys and Girls!! - PSA #4

2007-09-10T17:40:00.000-07:00

Hey there EBL friends! Here's my end of summer Romance Report! Who needs a little aloe rubbed seductively into those nasty sunburns? And while it's drying I could read to you from my diary vows I've written for our wedding! Yay! So who's it gonna be?? Who's burned and flaking skin am I going to peel and love for the rest of eternity?? Please call me...

Love and Endless Summers!
Piper

www.littleventuresproductions.com

Episode 4 - Sexy Summer Sangria!

2007-08-09T09:19:00.000-07:00

Hello friends! I'm back with a Sexy Sangria recipe! Look out beach-goers (and surfers, and metal-detectors...)! I'm lathering up with my SPF 60 and getting ready for an endless summer of Love! With you!! Let's catch some fun in the son! Oops, I mean baby! Oh wait, I mean...please call me. I have this large pitcher of 'Ria with your name carved in tiny scroll on ever piece of delicious fruit. Since I don't know your actual name yet, it mostly says "husband" and "father of future children" and "eternal companion" for now. Once I meet you and marry you forever, then I'll be able to carve your real name onto everything! Yay!

Hugs and Zinc Kisses!

Piper

Sexy Summer Sangria!

1 Bottle dry red wine
1 cup Lemon/lime soda
½ cup orange juice
Juice from half lemon and half lime
¼ to ½ cup French Cognac-based Orange Liqueur (I like Grand Marnier)
Slices of orange, lime, lemon, apple, pears or any other fruit
combine all ingredients into a pitcher, stir, add fruit slices and
refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight. Serve over ice.
Enjoy!

Episode 4 Teaser!

2007-07-20T18:06:00.000-07:00

Who's ready for some hot fun in the sun? Summer Fling Sangria is coming soon! Stay tuned for Episode 4!

Easy Bake Lovin' on Comcast!

2007-07-16T19:06:00.001-07:00

Hello all you delightful, handsome, fans out there! I have some super-delectable news just for you! Easy Bake Lovin' will be seen on Comcast On Demand this month! Yay!

Here's the scoop!

When: 07/17/2007 - 07/31/2007
Where: Comcast ON DEMAND – go to The Cutting Edge - Ziddio - Huh? - Easy
Bake Lovin - Another Helpful Hint

I can't wait to spend some time in your living room! Or maybe you have a television in your bedroom...oh I hope.

See you soon!

Hugs and Hot Channel Surfing!

Piper

A Friendly Suggestion! PSA #3

2007-06-21T11:55:00.000-07:00

Hellooooooo Boys! Here's some insightful, Piper-tastic suggestions for keeping your dating life full of LOVE! And if for some reason you find yourself all by your lonesome, I know one sassy single gal who's always ready for life-long commitment and baby-making! Hope to find you soon, Mr. Right!!

Love and Fertility-

Piper

Another Helpful Hint! PSA #2

2007-04-30T22:49:00.000-07:00

Piper's here with another tasty tidbit just for you! Lucky duck!

Episode 3 - Creamy Chicken Pockets!

2007-04-09T15:28:00.000-07:00

Hello again all you foxy fellas out there! I've been busy whipping up a creamy delight all by my lonesome over here with your name on it! Creamy Chicken Pockets! And what's better than a hot, toasty love pocket? A sexy love battle! My challenger, Agglethorpe McGongalstomper, sure gave me a run for my money!

Speaking of money, did I mention I'm really low-maintenance? I mean, I like to be taken out for a romantic stroll every now and again, but if you are hesitating asking me out or proposing because you're worried about your financial situation, don't give it another thought you sweet man, you! I don't mind supporting us while you work on your art, or your novel, or even early retirement! In fact, I would LOVE to take care of you! Forever!

So whenever you're ready to be adored and cherished and obsessed about 24/7, just give 'ol Piper a ring-a-ling. I'm ready to drop everything and be your exclusive gal/wife, today! Because I'm still single. Still. Lucky you!

Hugs and Puppies and Babies, oh my!

Piper

Creamy Chicken Pockets!

1 can crescent dinner rolls
3 oz. Cream Cheese (at room temperature)
3 tbsp. butter, melted (separated)
3 tbsp. milk
1-2 lbs. diced cooked chicken
Salt, pepper to taste
Bread Crumbs

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, milk and 2 tbsp. melted butter until creamy. If the mixture looks too thick, add in 1 tsp. milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Salt and Pepper the mixture to taste. Stir in the diced chicken until thoroughly coated. On a non-stick surface, unroll the crescent dough and separate in the middle so you have 4 squares. Seal the perforated edges across the diagonal by pressing the seams together until smooth. Then place a spoonful of chicken mixture in the center. Pull opposite corners of the crescent square together and pinch. Seal the open edge by pressing together as well. Repeat with additional 3 crescent squares. Place pockets on a greased cookie sheet. Brush tops with additional 1 tbsp. melted butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Now you're ready to bake for 20-25 min. at 350 degrees, until golden brown!

A Very Special Message - PSA # 1

2007-03-15T11:26:00.000-07:00

Hello all you sexy singles out there! I'm back again with some helpful hints on love! And if you decide to take my advice...I'm still SINGLE!! Hooray for you! Really...call me.

Catch ya later!

Hugs and Kisses (lots and lots)!

Piper

Episode 2 - Happy V-Day!

2007-02-12T18:12:00.000-08:00

Hello all you sexy, single bachelors in search of your Valentine's Day sweetheart! It's me, Piper and do I have the perfect V-Day treat for you! Peanut Brittle...and my love!

Picture this, it's Feb. 14th, 7:30pm, the lights are low, some easy jazz is playing on my clock radio and I'm wearing nothing but my new silk robe from Mervyn's. I'm ready for commitment...and I'm also ready for babies. Sometimes I like to pretend I'm pregnant and walk around with a pillow in my shirt. Are you hot yet? No? Well, how about this...I spoon feed you breast milk I bought online (http://www.wakemed.com/body.cfm?id=135) while we watch old episodes of Sea Quest DSV, you like that? Oh yeah, I thought you did you sexy baby...I mean man, you grown man! I'm not trying to entrap you into having a baby with me. Really, I'm just putting it out there, in case you're interested. It's up to you.

And for dessert...PEANUT BRITTLE!

Wishing you the best Valentine's Day ever! I've never had a valentine, so hopefully this year is the magic year!

Hugs and Butterfly Kisses!

Piper

Easy-Peasy Peanut Brittle!

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. karo light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. skinned peanuts

Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a medium sized bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
Stir in peanuts and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. While peanuts are cooking, mix together vanilla, baking soda and butter.
Add vanilla, soda and butter into peanut mixture and stir quickly to mix thoroughly.
Pour onto a greased cookie sheet and let cool completely.
Break into pieces and serve!

It's Superbowl Time!

2007-02-01T20:07:00.000-08:00

Hello all you handsome, single, Superbowl Super Fans out there! My name's Piper and I am so happy you're here with me in this wonderful wide web! This week, I got my "rah rah's" ready for some fabulous football with my famous recipe for "Sweet Boozy Wieners", perfect for watching that pigskin tussle or any other event in need of a sassy hors d'oeuvre!

And if you're still in search of your Superbowl plans, you're in luck! I have high-def television and DVR that we can pause mid-action just in case some deep conversation occurs! Really! Come on over! Please? I love both teams, so whichever team you're rooting for, I'm there with you!

Hope to see you this weekend!

Hugs and Peanut Butter Cups!

Piper

Sweet Boozy Wieners!
(Bourbon Hot Dogs)

1 1/2 lbs. hot dogs (sliced bite size)
1 c. ketchup
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. bourbon

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place hotdogs in casserole dish. Mix together ketchup and brown sugar until well blended. Add bourbon and mix. Pour over hotdogs. Stir to coat evenly. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours.

Written and Directed by Annie Mebane
Starring: Rebecca Johnson
Produced by: Little Ventures Productions