5th Blog Anniversary and Giveaway!

Chocolate S'mores Pie ready for oven

My blog is six five years old! (my husband called from overseas to inform me that I failed my math, so embarrass!)  I created the blog in May 2006, my first post was on 24 August 2006. It started as a personal journal then documentary of my son daily life, eventually it becomes what it is today. I've written 261 blog posts, most of my posts captures my daily life and emotion. I would like to thank those who left your lovely comments and providing links to my blog. Thank you for your support throughout these years, and also thank you for sending your warm regards and hugs during days when I especially need it.

Chocolate S'mores Pie from Dinner with Julie, is a yummy sinful treat. I baked this easy pie using ready made shortcrust pastry sheet to celebrate my blog 6th 5th birthday!

Recipe adapted from Dinner With Julie with changes to the crust.

Crust:

Place a piece of pastry sheet into the baking pan, cut excessive. Blind bake in a 190C oven for 8 mins, or until golden brown around the edges of crust.

Filling:

1 cup whipping cream
8 oz. good-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 large egg
pinch salt
2-3 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:
Preheat oven to 190C. Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and put the chocolate in a bowl. Pour the cream over the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the egg and salt. Pour into the crust.

Bake for 25 minutes, until filling is softly set but still trembles slightly in the middle when you gently shake it. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Pile the marshmallows on top of the cooled filling and preheat the oven. Bake the pie for a minute – it browns quickly, so check it after 30 seconds – until the marshmallows are golden brown (My marshmallows didn't brown) Cool for 10 minutes before slicing with a sharp knife dipped in hot water, then wiped dry (do this before you cut each slice).

I'm submitting this post to Aspiring Bakers#10 Easy As Pie (August 2011) hosted by Janine from Not the Kitchen Sink!

Baked!

Oozing chocolate!!

I have a gift for you to show my appreciation. "Baking with Tiny Tots" is the book I intend to giveaway, why this book? Because this is the result behind all baking and cooking, we all want a healthier and better food for our children and family members. A family baking session is a lovely way to spend time together. Moreover, they are able to eat the results of their labour is invariably met with wonder and joy. Of course things may get a bit messy and the end product may not up to your expectation, but does this really matter? Is worth it to let the little one join us in the kitchen.

This book is divided into 5 sections, you may take a look on the contents page. If you would like to take a chance on wining the book, all you need to do is leave a comment at this post. You do not have to be a blogger to enter. Please leave a mail ID or a link so I can contact you should you win.

This giveaway is open to all readers till 24th August 2011 (10 am, Singapore time) I will randomly pick the lucky winner...old fashion way :)  Good Luck and have fun!