Life is continuing at a fast pace here, but I thought I would share two great things for today.

I have a new sponsor here at the Beach.  Please welcome Tiny Prints.  I was so excited to be contacted by Jessica because I love Tiny Prints and the designs and layouts of their cards.  I have been asked several times be clients to provide cards for their birth announcements and as much as I love designing them, sometimes it is just better to leave that to someone else.  Thankfully, Tiny Prints offers a wide selection to choose from.  They ship both in the US and Internationally, so us Canadians can enjoy their product as well.  Feel free to drop by Tiny Prints to check out their cards for your next special occasion.

Now onto my recipe. I was busy today getting caught up on some of my baking.  I had to make my annual Rum Balls.  Now, these are not for the faint of heart, neither are they for children.  They contain Rum and lots of it.

Rum Balls

3c.  Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips

1     can of condensed milk (I use Eagle Brand)

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 c. Rum (I use Appleton Jamica Rum)

• Put condensed milk and chocolate chips in a large microwavable dish.
• Melt the mixture in the microwave (2-3 minutes at 50% power. This may vary depending on your microwave)
• Stir Mixture, if the chocolate is not completely melted, increase time in microwave.
• Once the chocolate is melted and it is smooth after stirring, add vanilla and then the rum.
• Stir until the vanilla and rum are completely absorbed in teh misture.
• Cover and chill 2-3 hours or until firm.
• Shape into 1 inch balls.
• Roll in desired coating (eg. chocolate powdered sugar)
• Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Serve. And Enjoy!