And we're back!

I know we've been missing in action, but we're back and ready to blog! Married life is wonderful and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who made our day so special. You are all truly wonderful and we're so lucky to have you.

Speaking of thankful, it's almost my favorite time of year....Thanksgiving!!! I thought since it is the most food centered holiday of the year I would post a delicious thanksgiving recipe for everyone to enjoy! Thank you Liene for this delicious treat!

Cranberry Orange Mousse

1 ½ cups fresh cranberries

6 tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup waterzest of 1 medium orange

1 tbsp Grand Marnier

3 oz white chocolate, finely chopped

1 cup whipping cream

In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and becomes a jam-like, about 8-10 minutes total. Strain the mixture through a fine strainer into a medium bowl, pressing hard onto the solids. Add the orange zest and liqueur, stir. Cool to room temperature.

Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a wide skillet. Turn the burner off (if your stove is electric, remove the skillet from the burner) and wait for 30 seconds, then set the bowl of chocolate in the hot water. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove the bowl of chocolate from the hot water. Let the chocolate cool to about 85 F (a small dab on your upper lip should feel slightly cool, not cold). If the chocolate mixture is too cold, the mousse may turn out grainy; if necessary, set the bowl in the pan of warm water for a few seconds before the next step.

Whip the cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold about a third of the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture. Then fold in the melted chocolate. Fold in the rest of the whipped cream. Spoon or pipe into the serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Cover with plastic wrap without touching the surface if refrigerating longer.

Serves 8.

Yum!