Baking with Betty

Last week I had the honor of visiting the General Mills headquarters in Minneapolis, MN with 29 other influential bloggers.  We were there specifically to meet with the Betty Crocker folks and learn more about Betty Crocker products.

Monday night we had an amazing boat dinner cruise on Lake Minnetonka.  It was a great opportunity to mix and mingle with the other bloggers attending (most of them whom I did not know) and the General Mills crew.  The food was delicious, the drinks refreshing and the views from the boat were fantastic.

Tuesday, we spent all morning and afternoon learning about the history and products of General Mills and Betty Crocker, as well as put the products to the test by baking!  We baked just about everything-brownies, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and even pizza using Bisquick.  We baked in the coveted Betty Crocker kitchens that were beyond beautiful and inspiring. [Read more...]

No-brainer Recipe: Grilled Bananas with Chocolate

posted by Ali at Divine Domesticity

2812934502_38c1c96c4a_o copyFruit on the grill — it doesn’t get much simpler or tastier, but have you ever considered bananas on the grill? Believe it or not, this tasty treat is quick and amazingly delicious.

All you have to do is take you favorite chocolate candy bar, we went with a milk chocolate bar with nuts, and slit a banana down the middle. Stuff banana with chocolate. Let it grill for just a few minutes. Serve it immediately with ice cream, whipped cream, or even plain.

Now that is what I call melty chocolate deliciousness!

Grilled Bananas with Chocolate
Serves 6

6 large bananas (don’t use overly ripe bananas)
1 large bar chocolate, with or with out nuts (Snickers, Milky Way, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Symphony or Dove chocolate bars)

1. Slit bananas down the middle, leaving peel on. Stuff with pieces of chocolate.

2. Grill for a few minutes. When chocolate starts to melt, they are done! Serve with whipped cream. [Read more...]