When I’m bored, looking for new craft or recipe ideas or just want to kick back and browse the internet I look to Pinterest. It has become my addiction and saving grace.
For those who haven’t gotten hooked on Pinterest yet, let me explain. It is a social networking site where people from all over the world post — or “pin” — what they think is interesting. Do-it-yourself (DIY) arts and crafts, recipes, animal pictures or fashion styles — you name it, Pinterest has it.
Now, I realize that sounds like a woman’s site, and men are thinking, I won’t touch that with a nine-foot pole, but let me tell you, I have found my boyfriend checking over my shoulder several times to see what new pins have been posted.
As I was perusing through Pinterest I got to thinking, why not share these pins on the Register, and give it a local tie. Each Monday I will share my top pins and the site where readers can find the pinned item.
Readers can follow me on Pinterest, http://pinterest.com/tinnspins/
I am encouraging all readers to send me your top pin and I will share a couple each week. Email me the pin at [email protected] and a brief description of why you like that pin or email me an idea for a local pin, for example if you see the house with the nicest Christmas decorations, email me the address and I will get a picture of it and make it a local pin. Or if you have a dynamic recipe you would like to share send me an email with the recipe and picture.
Enjoy, and let the pins begin.
Spicy mocha pound cake
This little taste of delight might make you a favorite among co-workers, family and friends on those cold winter days. This would be perfect if paired up with a nice cup of coffee or tea.
1 cup sugar
1 stick butter, cut into pieces
2 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup strong coffee
1 tsp real vanilla extract
1 cup flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
Preheat oven to 375. In a standing mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Once creamed, add each egg, one at a time, until creamy and silky. Pour the milk, coffee and vanilla extract into the mixture and give her one more good whirl, just to get it all good and mixed. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, cayenne, baking powder, and the small pinch of salt. Sift it a couple more times. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold and whisk until combined and smooth. Pour mixture into a lightly greased and floured loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Start checking at the 40-minute mark. Let cool about 10 minutes.
